Planning a second wedding? Prevent favorite guests comparing your second wedding, to the first wedding. It isn't tricky but it will take some thought. Whether guests will or will not compare weddings is likely to be determined by the bride's status.
Yes, it may be hypocritical, but for wedding planning; if it is the bride's first wedding, she often can have as elaborate a wedding as she pleases. She can use all the traditional clothes and customs because it just doesn't matter that it is the groom's second wedding.
But if it is the bride's second wedding you are planning, there are limitations in the minds of many guests. These things should be known and they can be dealt with in a constructive, reliable way.
Here are eight useful tips.
To start let's make a guest list. Go get your essentials first. You know, pencil, paper and a "cuppa tea". Put your head together and give this some focused thought. Prepare to visualise the ceremony.
Hang out the "Do Not Disturb ?unless you have cash" sign. Now you're ready.
1. Pare down the guest list to the ceremony itself. This list must include members of the families and very close friends of the couple. That pretty much means parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, siblings, godparents and just your closest friends.
2. The bride should avoid the full length gown and veil. Wear a bridal gown that is quite formal, of course, and three quarters length or even street length but no veil. The Bridal Bouquet is always appropriate.
3. Everyone has a wedding cake. That is always proper for second weddings. However, throwing the bouquet, wearing the garter and throwing rice aren't.
4. The reception can be as elaborate, exuberant and even wild as you wish. It makes no difference who is getting married for the second time.
5. Do not invite socially sensitive guests such as former in-laws and former spouses. If the children are at the wedding you can invite the grandparents. But that leads us to another point.
6. Get the former spouse's approval before you invite the children and let the children decide how they feel about attending the wedding.
7. They can participate too. It makes them feel wanted and needed. Children age 7 or 8 can be in charge of the guestbook or pass the cake, while older children, say 13 or 14 can be an attendant if they are fully aware of the significance of the occasion.
8. Realize, some guests being invited to a second wedding gave generous gifts at the time of the first wedding. Some of these people may or may not be attending this time, for whatever the reason. But they may still send a small gift and a note. This serves mainly as a symbol that they approve, for which you can be grateful. It certainly deserves a thank you note.
In summary; You will think of more ways to address this potential wedding planning problem. But these tips can be relied upon to work and to point you in the direction you most want. So, don't discard them too quickly.
May you have a very happy Wedding Day. You know, the memory will last your lifetime.
Copyright Tom Downward of http://www.weddingsrfun.com Please feel free to post this Article in your newsletter, on your website, and forward it to your friends and / or business associates. If you post or otherwise publish this article, please ensure that the copyright as well as the author's entire bylines box remain intact. We would appreciate a courtesy copy of your publication and / or a website link. Please E-mail to: http://www.weddingsrfun.com
Chicago charter limousine Blandinsville .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareSo, you've just got engaged.Whether you are a man or... Read More
The enchanting Belize honeymoon resorts captivate every visitor through the... Read More
One way to increase your chances of enjoying a happy... Read More
A dynamic that prevents real connection in a relationship is... Read More
THE sunshine had come out to ensure the wedding of... Read More
Your wedding vows are the words that will forever remain... Read More
Every marriage needs a healthy dose of on-going romance to... Read More
The extravagance of weddings is a popular topic. We blame... Read More
Want to manage your wedding guests with style and ease?... Read More
Games can make or break a shower. The best can... Read More
The wedding shower is a traditional party of the marriage... Read More
One of the biggest areas of dispute in estate planning... Read More
The most enjoyable part of the wedding reception is the... Read More
Australia honeymoon vacations are more than just being the pleasure... Read More
Taking the hassle out of finding your perfect and unique... Read More
There is nothing more romantic than a wedding by water... Read More
Planning a wedding should be fun and exciting. However, if... Read More
Details, details, details. Paying attention to details, that's what makes... Read More
"Til death do us part" is still the language used... Read More
Wedding day is known as the most unforgettable day in... Read More
Nobody, I repeat nobody likes a bridezilla bride. If you... Read More
If the fires of passion in your marriage have been... Read More
Butterfly Releases offer the viewer the chance to see beauty... Read More
Your wedding day, what is presumed to be the happiest... Read More
OverviewI suppose a typical Christian wedding in the UK can... Read More
Bluffs wedding limousine ..There is a huge array of diamond wedding rings available... Read More
Between paying for the wedding and setting up a new... Read More
I am a woman, 42, who three years ago married... Read More
Great deals can be found when you know how much... Read More
Asian-themed weddings are on the rise, and at first this... Read More
Would you like to have a stronger, healthier, more enjoyable... Read More
Let's face it, not many of us have the kind... Read More
When one thinks of a promise ring it is common... Read More
Bridal shower games are a wonderful way to put your... Read More
Time was when you'd open a wedding invitation you'd find... Read More
"Presently, 40% of all first marriages in this country end... Read More
So many couples are planning to have their wedding at... Read More
Thinking about remarrying? Consider these reasons why others have chosen... Read More
Your wedding invitations are your announcement to family and friends... Read More
Selecting a wedding gown is possibly one of the most... Read More
Love should not blind a couple to the realities of... Read More
Las Vegas wedding receptions are where people tend to go... Read More
More Americans are taking "til death do us part" seriously.... Read More
Everybody who has decided to marry wants their day to... Read More
Getting the wedding tables right can make a big difference... Read More
Every bride wants to look perfect on her wedding day.... Read More
There is little doubt that planning a wedding can be... Read More
He's popped the question. You've chosen a date. And now,... Read More
Original gift ideas for your Bridesmaids and Bestman.What better way... Read More
Arranged marriages have been a topic of interest for centuries.... Read More
Marriage & Wedding |