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...? what is the ceremony and reception of a wedding? sry i know nothing XP
How to find weddings in my area to offer photography services? I have never photographed a wedding before, however I would like to start and I have to start somewhere! I would firstly like to offer my services for free so they could possibly even pay for another photographer if they don't trust me to capture the event well enough. How would I begin with this? I am from Essex (UK) so how would I find weddings in my area to get started? Or how else would I do it if this is a bad idea? Please help! :)
How to get invited to weddings of people u dont know? I want to go to more weddings so I can get the free food and cake and all, and to talk to other people, but I don't know many people- How do I get to go to weddings of people I don't know? Any weddings where people just let everyone come in? The last 3 answers were nice but all the other answers were mean. Thats why I don't kno many ppl, because I HATE most people, because they are like those ugly b*tches!
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.
At what age should I expect to attend the most weddings? I'm 21 now and I've only attended two weddings in my entire life. I love everything about them! I always hear about people on yahoo answers planning their weddings and attending them. In the movies, people are always going as well. I realize I'm still quite young, and so are all of my friends, but what is the average age that I should expect the people I know to start getting married? I guess a more appropriate way to ask this question would be: What is the average age for marriage nowadays?
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.
What have you seen teens wearing at weddings lately? I am going to a wedding soon and stuck on what I should wear. I was wondering what most teens guys are wearing to weddings these days. In other words, just what you saw kids around 13-16 (or what you wore) wearing at weddings to try and give e an idea. Helpful answers only please.
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!
How can I find public weddings in my town? I want to find weddings that are open to the public to show up so that friends and I can roll up to get free food, meet new people and have an all around good time. Kind of like wedding crashers but without picking up girls to have a one night stand with.
Why do Christians prefer big weddings over small ones or eloping? Is family really that important to most people? A lot of women say elopement is a sign of shame, regret, and later divorce. Why are women and Christians so obsessed with big family weddings? Bob, it does seem like Christians obsess over big weddings than other groups.
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.
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.
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?
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?
How do receptions work at destination weddings? I do not see reception costs listed for all-inclusive resort weddings (e.g. Sandals). They may say "cocktail reception for bride & groom" or "bride & groom and 2 others." How do you plan a reception at a destination?
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.
I would like to hire some vases for weddings through Ebay. How do I start? I have some vases that I would like to hire for weddings etc but assume there is more to it than putting on a listing on ebay. I know I would need a contract and some terms and conditions, plus I would need to work out how much the security deposit would be. However do I need to be a registered business to do this? I only want to do this as a side-line so it won't be an actual business or full time job.
How do you learn to make stuff for weddings and baby showers? I think it would be fun to go into business for myself making things for weddings and baby showers. Baking, decorating, photography and calligraphy are just a few of the things is like to learn...as well as any crafty idea for decorating or jewelry making. How do you get started in learning how to do this kind of stuff? Any suggestions?
What kind of dresses to people wear to weddings? I'm going to my friend's wedding and I have no idea what to wear since I don't really go to weddings. If someone could give me an example of a good dress to wear to a wedding that would be awesome. Thank you! @mhc: Sorry, but those dresses will make me feel like an old woman. @bottled down with water: Err... I don't have the invite with me, but I believe it's at a church then a hotel. @ana: I'm talking about the drab colors you moron.
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 to perform weddings in all states? I'm looking to become an ordained minister to be able to perform weddings. I'll be living in PA, but I would want to be able to marry in other states as well, such as NY or NJ. Would I have to apply to each state that I want to perform weddings in, or am I only allowed to do this in my state of residency?
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?
Is it okay to wear the same dress for 2 different weddings? I wore this amazing dress last year in one of my husband's friends weddings, this year his other friend is getting married and i really dont have any extra money for buying anything proper for the wedding. Is it okay to wear the same dress again granted that only about 10% of the people who attend last years wedding will also be in this wedding. What shall I do?
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?
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?
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 can I be an event videographer for weddings, brithdays, schools for my future career? I am a junior in high school and I really want to go to events like weddings, birthdays, school events, anything you can think of, and film video and take pictures, and then put everything together into amazing videos with music and special effects added to them. I can't find anything on what degree or schooling I should get or what this is even called. Any information at all about this career would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much! :)
How do the gypsies afford such extravagant weddings? Just watched an episode of the series "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding" and it seemed like either the girls worked kind of low paying jobs not requiring much education like the hotel clerk or telemarketer or a cake baker helper. And thats even if they worked at all. And the guys seem to work either in fields or labor requiring jobs. But I read this article that their weddings can cost up to L150000. Thats quite a lot of money. How do they afford it?
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 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 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?
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?
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?
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.
What is the symbolism of Saturday weddings? i'm doing a wedding project for school and one of the pages is about traditions; i have to put what the symbolism of different things is, and one of them is saturday weddings. i've tried to look on google, but it didn't really help me-i know it's become more popular because alot of people aren't working, but what is the symbolism of saturday weddings?? thanks.
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?
What happens at arab weddings and what should I wear? My neighbor is lebanese and he is engaged to a girl from Morocco. Their wedding is at the end of May and he invited me to the wedding. Im not sure how lebanese weddings are supposed to be like and what to wear and stuff like that. Can any one help? Wouldn't it be weird asking him? They are Muslims but not very religious. How conservative should the dress be?
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
What should I wear to both weddings? I have 2 weddings to attend to this summer. One is an outdoor wedding, a more casual wedding. The other is a church wedding with the reception at a country club. I'd like to buy one dress and wear it to both weddings. Any tips? Thank you!
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.
What venues provide the best destination weddings in jamaica? I want to have a destination wedding in jamaica but I am undecided on what resort to choose. I'm only inviting no more than ten people to joy our wedding. Since I don't get to vacation much or spend a lot of money in a week, I want to make sure I choice the best place to enjoy my wedding. If you been to jamaica how was your experience.
What kind of flowers are good for winter weddings? I'm getting married on 2/20/10 and I was looking for some ideas for winter wedding flowers. My colors are light pink and espresso brown. I obviously know that roses are always in season, and they will be the staple flower in the bouquets, but I'm also looking for some supplemental flowers for the bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres. I want to stay away from red flowers (too cliche around Valentine's Day) and I like the more traditional blooms. Also, I live in Minnesota, if that makes a difference regarding my selection. Thanks in advance!
Going rate for playing for weddings and social groups? Hi, All! I'm trying to get established (again) as a guitarist/singer for various events such as weddings, social club meetings, etc. Does anyone have an idea of what one charges for this type of thing? For example, doing a few songs as part of a wedding...what's the fee? Playing 45 - 60 minutes for a business women's group...what's the fee? I hope to get up and running soon but, as noted, I have NO idea what the going rate is for such things. Any help would be MUCH appreciated. THANKS!!!
Does anyone have pricing information & feedback on beachside weddings held in Rosarito Beach Mexico? I am planning on a beachside wedding in Rosarito Mexico or Puerto Nuevo. I preffer pricing and package information from people who have actually held a wedding there, but everyones help on this topic is highly appreciated. I have checked out the websites for the 3 major Venues which are Calafia Hotel, Rosarito Beach Hotel, and Las Rocas Resort & Spa, but the information is very limited. I am planning a Feb. 14, 2009 wedding. I know its a year and a half away but seeing how it's a popular date, I dont want to take any chances. Thanks a bundle everyone.
what is it with girls and weddings and anniverserys? why do girls get so obsessed with valentines day and weddings and anniverserys? its no big deal. i dont want a wedding i just wanna do it in court for a couple hundred bucks thats what my friends say to. why spend thousands on a wedding thats stupid. and who cares if its been 1 or 5 years since this day since you got married whats the big deal about a anniversery?
Do people call off weddings because they are sick of planning them? or is that not good enough of a reason? The only weddings I can think of that were called off is because the relationship broke up. But what if you decide suddenly you don't want a wedding? Bette to stick it out or call it off? Yeah, I mean do they call it off then go to do a JP wedding because they are sick of planning?
Why do elvis impersonators officiate weddings in vegas? Was elvis a minister or something? I was just wondering the other day why fake elvis would be performing weddings... where did this come from? I realize they are ordained ministers- but Im just wondering exactly why elvis instead of a different person or character... what is the reason that it has become tradition to have elvis.. like some type of history or something?
what is it with girls and weddings and anniverserys? why do girls get so obsessed with valentines day and weddings and anniverserys? its no big deal. i dont want a wedding i just wanna do it in court for a couple hundred bucks thats what my friends say to. why spend thousands on a wedding thats stupid. and who cares if its been 1 or 5 years since this day since you got married whats the big deal about a anniversery?
Can people have weddings and receptions on cruise ships? Im planning on getting married one day. My dream wedding would be on a cruise but i dont know if they gonna let folks have their weddings and reception and honeymoon on cruises. If they do, how much would they charge you for all of that?
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