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How to prepare a wedding speech

Alan — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:19:53 +0000

Wedding ceremonies are grand occasions for both the bride and the groom due to the fact that it marks a new beginning for both parties and gives them a special moment in which they can celebrate with their loved friends and families.

Throughout the wedding festivities there are many rituals that take place, one of which is the wedding speech and toast which are usually given by those close to the couple. In order for this segment of the day to go off well the participants should be prepared, and written their speech in advance so that it engages both the couple and those in attendance.

The best way to start is by properly doing your homework and taking time to prepare in advance setting aside a little time before the wedding to practice your speech and correct it. Carefully research the people who will be at the wedding to make sure that the context and aim of your speech will be received appropriately.

Your speech should speak directly to the groom and the bride, which is why they are a useful source that you should utilize. While speaking to them ask them if there are any topics that they would like mentioned, but keep in mind that the best wedding speeches are simple and short.

Ideally the speech should be about eight minutes long with a clear structure and easy to understand so that everyone will enjoy the speech.

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Weddings and honeymoons in Fiji

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:31 +0000

If exotic and out-of-the-ordinary sums up your dream wedding, Fiji has the answer, and two significant new developments in mean there has never been a better time to choose it.

Last year, the Fijian government devalued the local currency by 20 per cent, meaning your budget goes one fifth as far again. Plus, the national carrier, Air Pacific, has just launched a new twice-weekly route via Hong Kong, so the islands are more convenient to reach than ever before.

Here are the key selling points:

Fiji has 333 picture–postcard islands in the South Pacific combine tropical paradise, dramatic scenery and sunset backdrops – all the perfect wedding photo settings you could hope for! The islands enjoy average temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius, and are mainly dry from May to October.

Fiji has sandbanks, tropical rainforests, glass-sided chapels, traditional churches, underwater spaces, secluded beaches, decorated boats. Everything from barefoot to ballroom.

Fijian cuisine – exciting flavours for a Wedding Breakfast with a difference. Consider a ‘Lovo’ – a Fijian banquet with food prepared in an underground oven, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked slowly on hot stones, served on the beach.

Kava – Fiji’s national drink and central to their culture served from a ceremonial bowl. Wine imported from nearby Australia and New Zealand is alsohigh quality and affordable.

Fijian Entertainement – Fire-walking ceremonies, Fijian warriors, Fijian choirs, adorned traditional costumes and unique cultural ceremonies, excursions on decorated traditional rafts….

Fijian rest and recuperation…Value-for-money accommodation ranging from budget to all-inclusive to luxury hotels and private island resorts.

The official-side of wedding preparations in Fiji is no headache either: -

Stress-free…Many resorts offer the services of a wedding co-ordinator to tailor the day to the couple’s requirements, whether it is a private celebration for two, or a more extended wedding party. Fijians speak excellent English and are known for their warmth and hospitality.

Hassle-free…Ceremonies in Fiji are recognised worldwide, and there are no complicated residency laws. Collect a wedding certificate 36 hours before the ceremony by showing a minimum of paperwork. The license costs from F$30 and hotel packages range from approximately F$250 – F$3000. There are currently around 3F$ to one GBP(£).

Jab-free… No need for vaccinations for visitors from the UK.

And it doesn’t end there…..Fiji is also one of the world’s most popular honeymoon destinations famous for stunning volcanic islands, powder beaches and clear turquoise seas. She is home to a host of uber-romantic island resorts for all budgets with just a few bungalows nestled on perfect beaches only accessible by boat or sea-plane. For the more adventurous, Fiji is considered to be one of the world’s top dive destinations as well as offering a range of world class activities from hot air ballooning to white water rafting.

Check out the website at – http://www.fijime.com/romanceme

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Simon Cowell proposes to his girlfriend

Alan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:20:11 +0000

Simon Cowell is said to have given his girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy a diamond ring this Valentine’s Day and possibly maybe even proposed. Maybe despite all of his gruffness Cowell does have a softer romantic side that came out this V-day.

Cowell is said to have proposed marriage over dinner at London’s Mr. Chow and even though he has publicly said in the past that he will never marry, he now claims that since he has found love he is ready to take the plunge.

The engagement ring was said to be quite spectacular and he choose to make the announcement in a public setting where the media was sure to capture it.

Mezhgan is age 36 to Cowell’s 50, and resides in America, although she grew up in Afghanistan. Reportedly the pair met while she was a makeup artist for ‘American Idol.’ The two have been dating for six months.

The ring was said to have been placed on Mezhgan’s hand promptly during the dinner causing the entire restaurant to become alive once the diners released they had witnessed Simon Cowell propose.

It may be some time before the wedding happens however, given the fact that Cowell has become quite busy creating a cover of REM’s ‘Everybody Hurts’ for the Haiti earthquake, working on ‘American Idol,’ and planning to launch ‘The X Factor’ in America.

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Church of England offers proposal advice

Alan — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:09:23 +0000

The Church of England is now offering couples alternative advice when it comes to crafting the ideal romantic moment by adding in tips on how couples can keep their marriage healthy and happy as well as tips on the best ways to propose.

One of the suggestions by the church is those who have been married for a lengthy time period should take the time to pull out their best crockery and enjoy a nice candle lit meal to keep the romance alive.

Couples are also encouraged to regularly review their love letters, wedding photos, or even go as far as to plant a tree they can visit regularly as a symbol of their eternal love.

The new initiatives are aimed at encouraging couples that they should get married after official figures were released last week that show weddings are at an all time low over the course of the last century.

Among the suggestions made by the Church in regards to how to propose, was hint that incorporating memories from a first meeting or first date will help recapture that original spark.

It also suggested that instead of taking one’s future spouse out to the most expensive restaurant to propose, it is better to head to the site of a first date to get the result that you want.

Additionally, the Church added that when proposing it is important to remind your partner that you want to spend the rest of your life with them and detail why you are positive they are the one for you.

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UK newly weds taking UK ‘mini-moons’ rather than overseas honeymoons

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:58:14 +0000

Superbreak, the speciailist UK mini break company, has reported that more couples appear to be spurning the traditional overseas honeymoon in favour of a a few days in the UK instead. This phenomenon is referred to as the ‘mini-moon’.

Superbreak also found that there was a 15% increase in requests for upgrades to four-poster rooms (a common upgrade for honeymooners) in 2009 against 2008. In addition, it also showed a 5% decline year on year in airport/cruise port hotel stopovers booked by marrying couples, which would suggest that few people are choosing to travel overseas for their honeymoon.

Ian Mounser, Sales Director at Superbreak commented, “It seems that the mini-moon trend is actually taking off in the UK. With marrying couples increasingly conscious of expenditure, and seeking to save for their future, our analysis indicates that many couples appear to be more budget conscious and are choosing honeymoons of two to five nights duration, perhaps planning a full holiday in future years. As we head towards the key 2010 wedding season it will be interesting to see if this trend continues.”

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Warrington venue wins award over UK US and Canada locations

Alan — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:03:01 +0000

Wedding Wire, one of the UK’s top technology companies when it comes to weddings, has announced that it’s Weddingwire 2010 Bride’s Choice Award for Wedding Ceremony and Reception Venue will go to the Warrington Country Club.

The Bride’s Choice Awards are given out annually and help celebrate and recognize the best service and quality that is offered by those that cater to the wedding industry. The honourees are chosen by surveys from 500,000 newlyweds and recent reviews.

The Warrington Country Club ranks in the top 5% of all WeddingWire community vendors, which includes professionals from across Canada and the US. Awards are given out in 19 separate service categories including wedding photographers and wedding venues.

The Chief Executive Officer of WeddingWire, Timothy Chi, stated that they are excited to announce the award recipients and that the program gives them the chance to honour the best wedding professionals in each region as chosen by those who have used their services over the previous year.

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Katie Price ties the knot in Vegas

Alan — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:58:20 +0000

Glamour model Katie Price finally got married to her cagefighter fiancé of the last months, Alex Reid in a quickie Las Vegas ceremony on Tuesday night that the pair kept quiet from everyone, including their parents.

Although Price’s marriage to Peter Andre was quite lavish in 2005, this time she kept it small with only a limited number of guests and of course a few television channels and paparazzi.

An official statement from the pair read that they are delighted to announce that they were married in Las Vegas on February 2^nd at 4pm. According to the couple, they are in love and looking forward to celebrating their nuptials with family and friends.

After their ceremony the couple headed back to their $10,000 per night penthouse, which proves that you do not need a lavish wedding if you have a lavish honeymoon suite.

A source close to the pair said that Price was extremely excited and that she is in love with Reid who is excellent with her children.

Price and Reid are thought to have offered a one million pound deal for exclusive wedding pictures, which occurred less than a year after she left Andre.

Reid’s parents have spoken out to the press saying they are happy for their son and that they had no idea that the couple was going to get married until just a few hours before it happened. His parents added that they were not disappointed they missed the wedding, but glad that the couple is happy.

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