It is your wedding! Or is it? Sometimes it can feel like
everyone but you has a say about what is going to happen on your day.
“You
can’t do that! That is not what a wedding is about!”
“You have to do it this way. We’ve always done that in our family!”
“Where did you think that idea up from?”
“Our family always does it this way!”
Parents of many brides and grooms want to put their five cents worth into the planning of your wedding. Family and friends may mean well with their ideas and contributions of “ideal” wedding plans but this can lead to arguments and upset.
“You have to do it this way. We’ve always done that in our family!”
“Where did you think that idea up from?”
“Our family always does it this way!”
Parents of many brides and grooms want to put their five cents worth into the planning of your wedding. Family and friends may mean well with their ideas and contributions of “ideal” wedding plans but this can lead to arguments and upset.
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| Renaissance Wedding |
At the beginning of all the planning you had a picture of
how you saw the day falling into place. You want your wedding to be different.
Perhaps a unique theme, change the vows, sing modern songs or have a complete
break from traditional wedding music. You and your partner have been to plenty
of other weddings and you don’t want to have just another beautiful but
traditional wedding day.
This decision leads you into unchartered water. How will
your family and friends react to your
idea? They know you are rule breakers with modern views and all you want
is a day that reflects who you are as a couple.
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| Gothic Wedding Theme |
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| Gothic Wedding Cake |
In ancient times the bride was given to the groom’s family!
The white dress signified virginity, the cake was a symbol of fertility and the
bridesmaids dressed like the bride to confuse evil spirits ! The groom stood on
the right of the bride so he could use his right hand to grab his sword to fend
off enemies who wanted to steal his bride!
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| Western Wedding |
Then in Victorian times we introduced bouquets of flowers
for the bride. The bouquet was made from scented flowers or herbs to held to
hide the smell of an unclean society or
to ward off all those evil spirits!
We carry on these traditions, mostly without even knowing
why. We aren’t tied to these traditions for any of these old reasons anymore
but so it continues! Our parents did it
so their expectations are that you should have a great church wedding, white
dress and wonderful sit down dinner!
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| Western Wedding Cake |
These days you can have many different themes that can be
amazing fun for you and your guests. Just maybe not considered to be a great
idea by your parents! Remember that it is your party and it is your wedding
day. This is a day that you will remember for the rest of your life. Share with
your grandchildren and demonstrates your personality to them and everyone on
the day.
You can have fun being different! Be prepared for some
arguments but don’t let it stop you being quirky and different! Go for it and
make your day extra special!
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| Extreme Weddings @ Ayers Rock, Central Australia |
2 comments:
I think, if it's your wedding, nobody can say it is right or wrong unless you've asked them for some advice. How can you make it the wedding of your dreams when everybody's getting involved with it? :D
Gothic wedding cake and western wedding cake- love it!
I think everyone can do whatever it takes to have the wedding of your dreams:)
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