Choosing the Date
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: February 8, 2010
Married when the year is new, He’ll be loving, kind and true.
When February birds do mate, You wed nor dread your fate.
If you wed when March winds blow, Joy and sorrow both you’ll know.
Marry in April when you can , Joy for maiden and the man.
Marry in the month of May, And you’ll surely rue the day.
Marry when the June roses grow, Over land and sea you’ll go.
Those who in July do wed, Must labour for their daily bread.
Whoever wed in August be, Many a change is sure to see.
Marry in September’s shine, Your living will be rich and fine.
If in October you do marry, Love will come, but riches tarry.
If you wed in bleak November, Only joys will come, remember.
When December’s snows fall fast, Marry and true love will last.
The Perfect Cake Topper
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: January 28, 2010
Since I’ve been in the Wedding Business the one think that has surprised me is how particular people are about their Cake Toppers! Although when you think about it it makes perfect sense! Your cake topper one of the very subtle ways you can add your personal touch or sense of style to your wedding without conflicting the design. A cake topper gives you a chance to add romance or to show your sense of humour without going overboard!
Another interesting discovery My Dream Wedding has made is that the grooms are more particular about their Cake Toppers than their Brides!! Yes this surprised us too! However, they sometimes require a gentle shove in the right direction. Most of the time they even forget to order the accompanying Bride to go with the mirror image of themselves they have so meticulously selected!! So note to all the grooms out there “Don’t forget the matching Bride for your Wedding Cake Topper” – just like in Real Life!!
Wedding Cake Toppers have become the most searched for wedding item and many couples now opt for the sometimes expensive option of personalising them. However at My Dream Wedding HQ we believe you don’t need to go down the expensive route of personalisation. There are cake toppers available to suit all shapes & sizes, tastes & styles, brides & grooms! We have put together a comprehensive collection of unique Wedding Cake Toppers at www.mydreamwedding.ie .
The most popular Cake Topper at www.mydreamwedding.ie is the:
Soccer Player Groom Wedding Cake Topper. – Frequently purchased by the groom or at the groom’s request and more often than not the matching Exasperated Bride is left in the shop! Who could blame her for being so exasperated!
- Soccer Player Groom Wedding Cake Topper
Another popular Sports related Wedding Cake Topper at www.mydreamwedding.ie is the:
Rugby Couple Wedding Cake Topper – A most for Brian O’Driscoll and Amy Huberman! This is the ideal Wedding Cake Topper for Tag Rugby enthusiasts! This is a great topper for all Rugby fans or for the bride who wants to tackle her Groom’s love of Rugby! This topper comes as a set so it is convenient for those forgetful Grooms!
Comical Couple Wedding Cake Topper – with the Bride having the Upper Hand! Popular among brides this is a great topper if you want to show your guests your sense of humour or just to show them who is boss!
My favourite cake topper at www.mydreamwedding.ie has to be the
True Romance Wedding Cake Topper – the perfect cake topper for the perfect couple. This stylishly dressed couple gaze adoringly at each other. If you want to let your guests know just how completely in love you are then this is the way to go.
If couple figurines are not to your taste then why not go for one of our statement Glazed Heart Cake Toppers.
The My Love Wedding Cake Topper – is contemporary and sleek. If elegance is your theme then this is the way to go. It can also be used as a centerpiece!
If you still need a little personalisation or you feel there are some important family members that simply must be part of your cake topper then why not get crafty! My beloved Golden Retriever Shadow had to be on my cake topper so I used a miniature Golden Retriever Figurine found in an old cornflakes box and put him where he belonged. Pride of place on top of the cake with his faithful servants the Bride & Groom!
So if you are looking to make your mark on your wedding then do it through your cake topper. The above suggestions are just a small selection of cake toppers available. To see our full selection visit www.mydreamwedding.ie .
The Brewer’s Man – a not so sweet Love Poem!
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: January 25, 2010
‘Have I a wife? Bedam I have!
But we was badly mated.
I hit her a great clout one night
And now we’re separated.
And mornin’s going to me work
I meets her on the quay:
‘Good mornin’ to you, ma’am!’ says I,
‘To hell with ye!’ says she.’
Wedding Colour Trends for 2010
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: December 27, 2009
Say goodbye to the the white, pastel greens and lilacs of recent years. 2010 wedding trends are centered around bold and bright hues and few pastel color schemes. From vibrant red wedding gowns to bold turquoise accents, here are some of the top colour trends for the 2010 wedding:
For dresses, black is still a leading trend for the fashion-forward bride that wants to make a bold statement for the Big Day. This colour scheme was popular on the Paris fashion runways in 2008 and has remained in the forefront of wedding dress trends in subsequent years. Black dresses embellished with lace and pearls are an attractive choice for the fashionable bride, but you can also consider black piping or embroidery over the classic white dress for variation.
Red wedding gowns are also a top trend for 2010 weddings, especially for the Spring and Fall months. Look for bright red gowns embellished with large satin sashes and bows, or red gowns with black piping and detailing for a fresh new look.
Bridesmaid dresses get a pop of color for 2010 weddings in pink, bright orange or turquoise shades. The bride looking for a fun and playful addition to the wedding can wear a simple cream colored gown with a colorful sash that matches the bridesmaid dresses. Look for dresses embellished with large petals and over sized bows for a stylish look.
Bright yellow and peach tones are also some of the top colour trends for the 2010 wedding season, especially for weddings taking place in the spring and summer. Avoid pastels and go for the bold and bright color palettes in these colour families for a fashionable look.
The Best Is Yet To Be (Poem)
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: November 23, 2009
The Best Is Yet To Be On your joyful wedding day,
You begin a brand new life.
Friends and family give their gifts To joyful husband, blissful wife.
But the greatest gift you’ll ever get,
A gift from heaven above,
Is love forever, ending never,
Everlasting love.
You’ll share life’s joy and pleasure;
You’ll have plenty of that, it’s true.
But love is the real treasure For your new spouse and you.
And if life hands you challenges, As it does to one and all,
Your love will hold you steady And never let you fall.
Your wedding day is full of joy; Tomorrow you cannot see.
But one thing’s sure for the two of you: The best is yet to be.
Weird Wedding Superstitions
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: November 10, 2009
If being a bridezilla is your dream then just follow these rather odd wedding superstitions!
Before the Wedding
- It is good luck for a bride to dream of her wedding day.
- Feed a cat out of an old shoe and your wedding day will be a happy one.
- If a cat sneezes in front of a bride on the day before her wedding, it is a sign of very good luck.
- It is bad luck for a bride to read the marriage service on the day before her wedding.
- A woman should not marry a man whose surname begins with the same letter as her own. It is bad luck.
- It is unlucky to marry someone born in the same month as you.
- It will bring bad luck to marry on your birthday.
- Be sure that the marriage is completed between the half hour and the hour.
- If it rains on the wedding day, the bride will cry all her married life.
- Postponing a wedding is very bad luck.
- It is bad luck for the bride to eat anything while she is adorning for her marriage. Wait until after the ceremony.
- After the bride is completely dressed and ready for the ceremony, she must not look into a mirror again until she is wed. The bride may dress before a mirror but should leave something off until after she walks away, like a necklace or earring.
- Wear earrings when you are married and you will always be happy.
- It is bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the actual ceremony.
- It is bad luck to make your own wedding gown.
- It is a sign of very good luck to find a spider crawling on your wedding gown.
- Pearls are the symbols of tears. For each pearl that the bride wears, her husband will give her a cause for weeping.
- A bride should have her hair dressed and veil put on by a happily married woman.
- Good luck will come to a bride if her veil is accidentally torn, especially if torn at the altar.
- Bad luck comes to the bride who shows her veil to anyone other than family before the wedding.
During and After the Ceremony
- At the altar, the bride should keep her right foot ahead of the groom’s.
- At the wedding, the bride should make sure she sees the groom before he sees her.
- The bride should drink a glass of water after the wedding ceremony.
- Give the clergy an odd sum of money for good luck.
- It is bad luck for the bride to put bare feet on the floor on her wedding night. Keep slippers on or have the groom carry you to bed.
- In the saying something old, something new, the old should be something from a happily married woman, the borrowed should be an object of gold, and the sixpence, penny or new dime should be worn in the heel of the left shoe.
- The bride should always be happy if she wears or carries a bit of salt.
- The bridegroom should carry a horseshoe in his pocket for good luck.
- The bride should step into and out of the church with her right foot first. When stepping away from the altar she should also put the right foot first.
- It is unlucky to give away a wedding present.
Table Names
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: September 17, 2009
More and more people are choosing to name their tables rather than number them. It can make it easier to bring in a theme to your reception room and it also means the guests at the back don’t feel so bad! However the name game can be a tricky one, you need something that will run through the room and you need enough names for all your tables. Many couples choose something that is special to them like cities they have visited etc. The possibilities are endless but www.mydreamwedding.ie has come up with some suggestions to start you off.
Wedding Superstitions – If you want some extra luck on your wedding day, here are a few to start you off:
- Something Old
- Something New
- Something Borrowed
- Something Blue
- A Silver Sixpence in her Shoe
- Married in White you have chosen Right
- The Wedding Kiss: Some wedding customs date back to Roman times. The kiss was to seal the marriage legally between the couple and must be witnessed by another person.
Table Jewels – Each table could be represented by a gem or jewel and have it’s own colour scheme.
- Emerald
- Ruby
- Sapphire
- Opal
- Topaz
- Garnet
- Jade
- Amethyst
- Diamond – for the top table!
Christmas Themes
- The Reindeers
- Christmas Movies
- Christmas Songs
- The 12 days of Christmas
Other Suggestions include:
- Famous Couples – bonny & Clyde, Sony & Cher etc.
- Favourite Confectionery
- Landmarks
- Famous Love Stories
- Favourite Movies
- Irish Songs or Poems
- The Word “Love” in several different languages
The possibilities are endless so get your thinking caps on and get creative. Table names are a great way to put your mark on your wedding.
Bridesmaid Duties
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: August 31, 2009
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Being a bridesmaid is perhaps one of the most important roles in the wedding following the bride and groom. To be chosen as a bridesmaid is truly an honour as to be chosen means that the bride picked you above all the rest, to be at her side through the most important day of her life. A bridesmaid can be a best friend, sister, cousin or who ever the bride holds dear to her. Who ever is chosen you can bet that the bride values this person for many reasons. A bridesmaid is there through the hectic time of preparing and planning for the wedding as an adviser, errand runner, and confidant as well as to help with just about any menial task that the bride has to deal with. The bride should have at least one bridesmaid or maid of honor that she can count on as being reliable, organised, and happy to help whenever she is needed. It is also helpful if this person lives close to the bride. Below is a list of the common duties of the bridesmaid. Duties of a bridesmaid’s: To give the bride moral support all through the wedding process.
Offer advice on the music, food, decorations, etc…
Help in planning the rehearsal dinner
Hosting, planning and throwing the bridal shower.
Working with the friends and other bridesmaids to have a hen party for the bride.
Help to keep the bride calm and to help her dress for the wedding before the ceremony.
Holding the brides bouquet during the ceremony
Letting all the friends and guest that know the bride and or groom, where the couple is registered for gifts as well as their itinerary of when they plan or returning from their honeymoon or where to send the gift to.
Being a bridesmaid is truly an honour and a job to take seriously. The bride may not ask much of the bridesmaid but support or she may count on her bridesmaid to handle all the details while she focuses on the new life she will be embarking on. When taking on a task such as this, you must be prepared for the expenses that go with the title such as, the dress, the shower, travel and lodging to name a few. If you have been asked to be a bridesmaid, talk with the bride to see what exactly is expected of you. If you feel that this is something that may be too much for you to handle, talk with the bride about splitting the duties among the other bridesmaids or close friends.
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Best Man Speech Tips
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: August 24, 2009
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So you’re going to a wedding and you have to make a speech, but you sure as hell know that you don’t want it to be a boring old speech like you know every one else’s is going to be like. You want people to remember your speech and rightly so. It doesn’t matter if you’re the father of the bride, the best man or just a friend wishing the lucky couple well, making a memorable speech and making people laugh will add something to their wedding day.
Funny and vulgar are two different things. A lot of people, especially men tend to think that to be funny you have to be vulgar and rude and embarrass the newly weds, this is not true. My brother recently had the honor of being best man at his best friends wedding and the night before the big day, I think he was more nervous then the groom. My brother has always been an out going guy, but when it came to making a best man speech, he just couldn’t think of what he wanted to say and he was nervous as heck having to stand up in front of all those guests and give a heart felt speech. It’s been said that people fear public speaking more then any other one thing in life. In this article I’m going to give you a few tips I passed on to my brother that you can take and turn your speech into something memorable. With these tips, I assure you, you won’t embarrass yourself in front of the whole wedding party.
- Stand up while speaking Always, always stand up when giving a best man speech or a toast. Make sure you have the gatherings attention first before you speak, and the best way to do that is to stand up and wait for quiet. Standing up is the first rule of any good public speaking and a wedding is no different.
- Plan what you want to say Never try and wing the speech. Giving a best man speech needs to be planned and written down well in advance. My brother started working on giving his best man speech weeks in advance. Unless you are a really confident public speaker, this is the best way to make sure you say everything you wanted to say.
- Practice makes perfect! Practice your speech until you know it off by heart. There is nothing worse then giving a best man speech and having to look down at your notes constantly. Fidgeting with paper is a big no no.
- Keep it clean If you and the best man have known each other for a while and you’ve had some wild times together, this is not the time to air his dirty laundry. People think that giving a best man speech gives them the right to embarrass the groom and upset the bride, this is not the case. Don’t mention the trip to the strip joint or anything of that sort.
- Keep it short No one wants to be bored for hours with your speech. Make it short and to the point and don’t forget to add emotion when giving your best man speech. The wedding isn’t about you, it’s about the bride and groom, don’t forget that. I hope these tips have given you some pointers on what to do when giving your best man speech.Good luck!
The Wedding “To Do” List
Posted by: mydreamwedding on: April 17, 2009
12 or More Months Before
- Determine potential dates and times for your wedding.
- Decide on the size, formality and setting of your wedding.
- Create a wedding and engagement budget.
- Reserve the locations for your wedding and reception.
- Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy.
- Choose your wedding party and confirm the participants.
- Choose your wedding rings.
- Draw up an initial guest list.
- Organize your engagement party.
9–12 Months Before
- Order your wedding dress and attendants’ attire.
- Book your photographer and videographer.
- Reserve a caterer.
- Arrange for decor, chair covers and linens.
- Book your live entertainment or DJ.
- Reserve your florist.
- Order your wedding cake.
- Reserve any rental items from the rental company.
- Register your gift choices at your favourite stores.
- Research accommodation for out-of-town guests.
- Plan your honeymoon.
6–9 Months Before
- Decide on your menu.
- Reserve the musicians and soloist for your ceremony.
- Reserve your limousine service.
- Order your invitations and any other stationery.
- Order wedding favours for your guests.
- Choose outfits for mother of the bride and mother of the groom.
- Check marriage licence requirement
3–6 Months Before
- Finalize your guest list.
- Choose the readers for your ceremony.
- Finalize your order with the florist.
- Reserve the men’s wedding attire.
- Make an appointment with your hairdresser.
2 Months Before
- Mail the invitations.
- Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
- Finalize the reception menus.
- Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant.
- Have the programs printed.
- Purchase gifts for parents and attendants.
- Make appointments for nails and make-up.
- Schedule final dress fitting.
1 Month Before
- Plan the rehearsal dinner.
- Meet with photographer and videographer.
2 Weeks Before
- Draft the speeches.
- Finalize reception details.
- Call any guests who have not replied.
- Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation.
- Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists to disc jockey.
- Confirm honeymoon reservations.
1 Week Before
- Finalize seating plan.
- Determine the order for the procession.
- Have your rehearsal.
- Confirm accommodation reservations.
- Pick up the attire for the groomsmen.
- Confirm the final numbers with the caterer.
- Confirm details with the limousine company.
- Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
- Choose someone to return any rented items after the wedding.
- Write any cheques required for the wedding day.
- Pack for your honeymoon.
On the Day
- Give the wedding bands to the best man.
- Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.
- Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
- Relax and enjoy your special day, and remember to make time for each other as well as the guests!
After the Wedding
- Make a gift list and send out your thank-you notes.
- Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants.
- Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown.
