By Georgina Clatworthy
 The wine you serve your guests at your wedding will be one of the most talked parts of your day (after the ceremony, your dress & the food!). Unfortunately your guests will remember a bad wine long after they have forgotten a good one (probably because they have drunk so much of it!). Whatever style your day will take on - sit-down, buffet or barbecue, here are some tips to help you make the right choice.
Whats your serving style?
Most couples choose to serve a complimentary glass of champagne or bucks fizz as their guests arrive, followed by another glass for the wedding toasts & red & white wine with the meal. But you don not have to follow the trend. You may fancy serving classic cocktails for a bit of contemporary glamour or would you prefer the champagne to flow all day?
How much should you allow per guest?
This is the difficult part; you dont want to supply your guests with enough drink that they are under the tables by the time the best stands up for |
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By Georgina Clatworthy
 Hes proposed, youve accepted, now begins the fun part - planning the wedding! Making the arrangements & perfecting the finer details can seem like a daunting task. Your wedding day will be the most involved & overwhelming celebration you will ever organize. So before you run off & book the church, read these ten tips to get you started & help the organizing process run smoothly.
Enjoy The Moment. Take some time to enjoy being engaged - just the two of you, before the wedding day rollercoaster gets underway. Make a journal of your engagement story & together envisage the wonderful things to come.
Tell The Parents. Make sure you tell them before anyone else! Both of you should tell them together & in person, show them the ring & start making plans for the big day. After your parents tell you closest friends, especially those you are considering asking to take on roles such as best man, maid of honor etc.
Start A Wedding Journal. There are lots of purpose writhed books designed to help brides plan |
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By Jason Hennessey
 The African American wedding is not your average wedding; it still carries the African traditions and heritage into the wedding ceremony and all other wedding events. Some features are however typical of the all American wedding but the African American wedding has distinct features that are hard to miss.
The wedding reception is usually an elaborate, radiant and spectacular affair where the bride and the groom are formally received for the first time as husband and wife by their friends and family. It is mostly a very glamorous affair. When planning their wedding reception, couples should not only consider their personal styles and preferences but they should also think about the possibilities of making their reception memorable and should leave a legacy if possible.
Color is what sets apart an African American wedding from other weddings. The best ways to portray this heritage is in the wedding dresses and in the decorations used at the reception. Colors that spark interest and nostalgia are the biggest trends now. Choose colors that will dazzle your guests. The color white is standard in all weddings. Choosing |
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