– by Gavin Evans Purchasing Your Gown Purchasing a garment or textile in Australia, requires a manufacturer warrantees the product. Even if the garment is manufactured overseas, the warrantee is applicable when sold in Australia, under the ‘Trade Practices Act (AS/NZS 1957-1998 Textiles – Care Labelling). The Care Label must apply to the principal fabric More »
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Wedding Speeches – Jokes, Quotes, Do’s and Don’ts
Preparing a speech for a wedding or any special occasion is nerve wrecking not only for those making the speech but also for the ones the speech is about. A lot of great speeches combine humour, good memories, sentimental moments, and of course a few embarrassing speeches are the ones that mention those times we More »
Funny Telegrams for Weddings
50 Suggested Funnies for Speeches 1) From [Groom’s] football team Dear [Bride], We have tried [Groom] in every position but it didn’t work out so we had to pull him off. Hope you have better luck… PS Hope all your tries are not converted! 2) They married on the cricket pitch, That night they were More »
WEDDING PROCEDURE
There are two types of wedding introductions, a formal or informal. The formal introduction is when the Bride, Groom and Wedding Party are introduced. An informal introduction is when only the Bride and Groom are introduced. Entrance/Introduction Song: BRIDAL PARTY DETAILS Details in this section to ensure all names are introduced correctly on the night More »
Celebrant and Marriage Procedure Guidelines – by Perth Wedding Celebrant Lorna Aylward CMC
Your Big Day! Bookings, check lists, meetings, fittings, tastings, sittings, so many things to do when you begin to plan your wedding. Apart from your Photographer and Venue, one of the most important decisions you will make is in the choice of your Celebrant. You want to feel relaxed and comfortable on your big day More »
Flower Availability
While most of the popular wedding flowers are generally available all year round through hot houses, though field (or garden) flowers still have their seasons. Summer Agapanthus, Belladonna Lily, Buddleia, Calla Lily, Christmas Bells, Dahlia, Delphinium, Frangipani, Freesia, Garden Roses, Gardenia, Ginger, Grevillea, Hydrangea, Jasmine, Larkspur, Lavender, Lisianthus, Pansy, Peony, Pineapple Lilies, Privet Berries, Queen More »
10 Tips for a Customised Wedding
Planning a wedding can sometimes be a challenge. Planning a wedding that is personal and meaningful to you, your fiance, and your guests can be a monumental undertaking. Following are some tips on how to make your ceremony and reception an event that will be one to be remembered. CEREMONY 1. Instead of having a More »
WHAT IS PRE MARRIAGE EDUCATION?
Every married couple hopes they will live the happily ever after fairytale. The sad reality is that in Australia only around 50 percent of marriages will actually survive. Of those that do it is documented that many more of these couples report less than satisfactory relationships in the longer term. Couples may ask, is it More »
Those Wedding Day Superstisions
Walking was thought to be the best way of getting to Church, as there’s more chance of spotting lucky omens. Seeing a rainbow, having the sun shine on the Bride and meeting a black cat or a chimney sweep are all lucky. Bad omens include seeing a pig, hare or lizard running across the road, More »
Origins of the Wedding
The first marriages were by capture, i.e., the groom would kidnap the woman, and take her away from her tribe with the help of a warrior friend, his best man, who would help him fight off other men who wanted this woman, and also help him prevent her family from finding them. The groom would More »
Origins of The Wedding Cake
Wedding just wouldn’t be complete without fertility symbols, like the wedding cake. Ancient Romans would bake a cake made of wheat or barley and break it over the bride’s head as a symbol of her fertility. It became tradition to pile up several small cakes, one on top of the other, as high as they More »
Dressing Up Over the Years
Until the Nineteen Hundreds Brides hardly ever bought a special Wedding Dress, opting for their best outfit instead. Green was always avoided, as it was though to be unlucky. To say a girl ‘had a green gown’ also implied that she was of loose morals, because her dress would be grass-stained due to rolling around More »
Bombonerie Tradition
The giving of almond Bombonerie is connected with the motto: A gift of five almonds represents health, wealth, long life, fertility and happiness. The throwing of confetti, meanwhile is an ancient fertility rite. Handfuls of grain or nuts were traditionally thrown because they are life-giving seeds. In some European countries, eggs are thrown instead.
Origins of Something Old, Something New…
…Something Borrowed, Something Blue and a Silver Sixpence in her Shoe This rhyme originated in Victorian times. ‘Something Old’ signifies that the Couple’s friends will stay with them. In one version of the tradition the ‘Something Old’ was an old garter which was given to the bride by a happily married woman so that the More »
Traditions & Superstitions
50 Wedding Facts & Trivia Everyone’s got a know-it-all in the family: the uncle who spits out World Series stats at the drop of a hat, the sister who can list all the James Bond flicks in reverse chronological order, the reptile-enthusiast cousin. We’re proud to be your wedding equivalent — here are 50 wedding More »
The Release of Doves
Since the beginning of recorded history white doves have been a symbol of purity, holiness, fidelity, and love. They have been illustrated in art, recorded in literature, kept and protected in temples and palaces around the world. White doves play a key role in life’s celebrations because of the beauty and symbolism associated with them. More »
Tossing the Bouquet & Garter
In the 14th century, having a piece of the bride’s clothing was thought to bring good fortune. In order to obtain a piece of this lucky attire, guests would grab at the wedding dress and tear off pieces of it, leaving the dress in tatters. In order to stop this practice, brides began throwing items More »
Wedding Rings Tradition
It is unknown when wedding rings were first worn. They were probably made of a strong metal, like iron so that it wouldn’t break easily which would have been a very bad omen. The ancient Romans believed that the vein in the third finger ran directly to the heart, so wearing the ring on that More »
Starting of the Bachelor Party
Ancient Spartan soldiers were the first to hold stag parties. The groom would feast with his male friends on the night before the wedding. There he would say goodbye to the carefree days of bachelorhood and swear continued allegiance to his comrades. Bridal showers were also meant to strengthen the friendships between the bride and More »
Wedding Superstitions
Sunday used to be the most popular wedding day, as it was the one day most people were free from work. Puritans in the Seventeenth Century put a stop to this, however, believing it was improper to be festive on the Sabbath. Today, Saturdays are the busiest, despite the rhyme. Monday for health, Tuesday for More »
The Tradition of White Wedding Dress
The white wedding dress was made popular by Anne of Brittany in 1499. Before that, a woman just wore her best dress. In ancient days, blue (not white) represented purity, and the bride and groom would wear a blue band around the bottom of their wedding attire, hence something blue.
History & Symbolism
The Wedding Party (Attendants) Long ago, getting married was even tougher than it is today the groom had to literally steal the bride from her family and dash her off to the altar. This was the process even if the families (and more importantly, the bride) agreed to the marriage. Initially only the groom had More »
Getting to the Church on Time…for the Second Time
When you’re getting married again, the most flexible route to take is a civil ceremony. You can tailor the ceremony to suit your beliefs and you can pick a creative location. If you want a religious service, however, you’ll need to investigate any snags you might run into as a result of your divorce. Below, More »
Why We Love Kids
When I was six months pregnant with my third child, my three year old cameinto the room when I was just getting ready to get into the shower. She said,”Mummy, you are getting fat!” I replied, “Yes, sweetie, remember Mummy has a baby growing in her tummy.” “I know,” she replied, but what’s growing in More »
Floristry Requirements
CONFIRM DATES with your florist at least six months in advance. And no matter how much money you’re able to spend, you want a designer who is knowledgeable and agreeable. Most importantly, your florist should delight in providing you with the most beautiful flowers your budget can handle. BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR BUDGET Don’t step More »
Flower Girls Etiquette Q&A
Flower girls are adorable, but they do come with a wee bit of fine print. Who pays for her outfit? Where does she sit? Do the bridesmaids have to baby-sit her? For solutions to your flower girl dilemmas, read our roundup of etiquette Q&As. Q. Can I have flower girls in lieu of bridesmaids? A: More »
Bride’s Emergency Kit
The bride’s emergency kit is a bag of wedding day necessities as well as emergency items you hope you don’t need, but would be in a bind if you didn’t have. In general, it is left in the bride’s dressing/changing room for easy access at the wedding site and is assigned to a mother, bridesmaid, More »
Ways to Panic Proof a wedding
Along with the joy and excitement that a wedding brings comes the inevitable stresses of planning your dream event. Here are some fool proof tips to ensure that you can focus on what really matters most on your wedding day. Get all contracts with vendors in writing. Make sure to go over the details of More »
Budgeting for your wedding day
Before you start to plan a wedding budget, decide on what is important to both of you. Make two separate lists of the top ten items you individually want to see incorporated into your special wedding day. Do this in the order of their importance. In addition, each of you should build a list containing More »
Wedding Budget Tips
Budgeting for your wedding day Free Budget Calculator and other wedding planning tools are available once you have registered to www.eBridal.com.au. So you have had the romantic proposal and engagement announcements are out of the way , now it is time to talk seriously about the wedding… ‘The Budget’. When it comes to planning your More »
Guide to Buying a Diamond Ring
Buying a Diamond Ring You’ve watched your girlfriend shop for clothes. While you were sitting in the store on those comfy sofas that are provided for boyfriends/husbands, you’ve noticed how meticulous and methodological your girlfriend can be while shopping. She pores over the selections, views them one by one, then together at the same time. More »
Costume Jewellery Tips
How to wear a veil with your tiara? You may wonder how to wear a tiara with/without a veil or which way will look better with your hair style or wedding dress. The following are some suggestions for your reference. If you have more ideas, please email us and let us know about it so More »
How to Choose Fine Pearls
Today fine pearls compete with the finest diamonds and jewelry and it is important to know how to determine the difference between fine quality pearls and average pearls. Choosing pearls that are of the best quality are determined by luster, nacre thickness and quality (the outer layer), color, surface perfection, shape, and size. Become an More »
Groomsmen the Origins of
The bridal party has many origins, one of which comes from the Anglo Saxon days. When the groom was about to capture his bride, he needed the help of his friends, the “bridesmen” or “brideknights”. They would make sure the bride got to the church and to the groom’s house afterwards. The bride also had More »
The Grooms Checklist
10 TO 12 MONTHS PRIOR Discuss the style of the wedding and the budget with your fiancée and ALL parents. Participate with your fiancée in interviewing wedding consultants, advisors and coordinators. Speak with all your friends – pick their brains – learn who knows what and who knows who. Take your fiancée to every wedding More »
Grooms, What to Wear?
Wondering what should a Groom wear for the wedding? What about the Groomsmen? Father of the Bride? Here is a guideline for the groom and other male wedding attendants depending on the type of wedding you are having: Contemporary Wedding Very Formal Daytime Groom : Cutaway coat, grey striped trousers, grey vest, ascot, or striped More »
Floral Tradition’s say I love you
Flowers have always been a big feature at Weddings. The Groom is supposed to wear a flower that appears in the Bridal Bouquet in his button-hole. This stems from the Medieval tradition of a Knight wearing his Lady’s colors, as a declaration of his love. Each flower has its own meaning and can display a More »
Wishing Well Poems
They have their dishes and towels for two, They have pots and pans and oven mitts too. So what do you get for the bride & groom whose house is set up in every room? Their house needs repairs and some upgrades too, But you can not register for carpet and glue. A tree that More »
Wedding Gift Registry Etiquette
Gift Registry Etiquette Want to know more about the Gift Registry System? Looking for the do’s and don’ts? Well here they are; Phone the Stores you wish to develop your Gift Registry with and make an appointment time. This will allow the Store to give you more personalised attention as they will be prepared for More »
The Art Of A Good Marriage
Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens. A good marriage must be created. In marriage the little things are the big things. It is never being too old to hold hands. It is remembering to say “I love you” at least once a day. It is never going to sleep angry. It is More »
Out with the old and in with the New
The ‘New Rules’ when planning a wedding. Everyone seems to have their say when it comes to a how to plan a wedding. Planning a modern wedding can get confusing, finding that balance between keeping some of the old traditions and going with some of the new can be hard, especially having some of the More »
Rustic Wedding Ideas
Rustic Weddings are one of the biggest trends in wedding themes. Renown for using nature as inspiration and ambiance the idea is to create a personal and intimate atmosphere. Whether you are using a barn, backyard, winery or country setting for your wedding the rustic theme can be made to suit many venues. The outdoor More »
Changing your name by T Johnston
From the eBridal Forums Message Body: Hey there, Congratulations! and hows married life treating you!? Here’s some info that was in the back of my wedding planner diary… hope it helps.. For further info on changing ur name requirements/ or info in relation to getting married, you can contact registry of births,deaths and marriages in More »
Different Types of Wedding Bouquets
Perth and WA Wedding Flower Suppliers are listed here in the eBridal Wedding Directory – Find your perfect Florist for your wedding bouquet, table centres or wedding reception decor – Perth Florists and Wedding Flowers Different Types of Wedding Bouquets Generally Bouquets are a circular in shape with the flowers tied together in a specific More »
Wedding Cakes – Things to Consider
Wedding Cakes eBridals Wedding Directory features Perths leading Wedding Cake Suppliers who are available to assist you with any of your Wedding cake questions. Below is just some things to consider when selecting your Wedding Cake for your important day. Over the years the styles of Wedding Cakes that are available for us to choose More »
Some travelling tips
Unless the honeymooners are seasoned travellers they are vulnerable to a travel scam. Generally, they do not know the price of travel and they have not established themselves with a knowledgeable travel professional. Generally most travel novices don’t realize that professional leisure travel services do not charge the traveller a fee – the leisure travel More »
Wedding Hair Care Guide
Whether your hair style is natural or you experiment with styles and colour, once you start thinking about your ‘Wedding Day Hair’ a whole new level of panic sets in. Here are some tips to help you have a “Good” hair day for your wedding. As soon as you have set the date for your More »
Personalising your Wedding Reception
Planning a wedding can sometimes be a challenge. Planning a wedding that is personal and meaningful to you, your fiancé, and your guests can be a monumental undertaking. Following are some tips on how to make your reception an event that will always be remembered. If you are having assigned tables, don’t just number them More »
Getting Started on your Wedding Planning
Getting organized for a wedding means planning and mapping the route to the big day. It’s a good idea to begin the planning process a full year before the wedding. Wedding coordinator Lisa Smith advises, “Be organized in the beginning and relaxed at the end.” Twelve months before the wedding is not too soon to More »
Gone But Not Forgotten: Remembering Deceased Parents on Your Wedding Day
Wedding planners give a near-unanimous thumbs-down to the use of deceased parents’ names on invitations, but beyond that, a couple has many choices. Those of us who’ve lost our parents know that we miss them most as we pass through life’s important milestones. Our college graduations, first job promotions, and perhaps most important, our weddings, More »
Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas
Todays generation have a more eco friendly awareness when planning social events. Even when it comes to planning your wedding you can do your bit to help the environment. From the paper waste of invitations, menus, table names, throw away decorations to food waste, carbon emissions from travel and general wedding organising it all adds More »
21 Totems of Love and Friendship
SOME CHINESE TOTEMS OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP * ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. * TWO. Marry a person you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. * THREE. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or More »
Wedding Flowers Floristry Tips
Floristry Tips Today, nearly anything goes: Strewn rose petals can replace formal centerpieces, and a single, perfect calla lily can function as bridal bouquet. You could also choose a lush profusion of varied blooms in brilliant colors. Whatever your vision, strive for something imaginative, playful, and clever. Where to start? Avoid prickly situations with our More »
Wedding Toasts or Speeches
The Upper Hand The following tidbit began a wonderful and personal toast to the bride and groom from the bride’s brother: John, take Emily’s hand and place your hand over her’s. Now, remember this moment and cherish it… because this will be the last time you’ll ever have the upper hand! Toilet Roll As the More »
A Dedication To My Wife
A Dedication To My Wife T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) To whom I owe the leaping delight That quickens my senses in our walkingtime And the rhythm that governs the repose of our sleepingtime, The breathing in unison. Of lovers whose bodies smell of each other Who think the same thoughts without need of speech And babble More »
Celebrant and Marriage Procedure Guidelines
Your Big Day! Bookings, check lists, meetings, fittings, tastings, sittings, so many things to do when you begin to plan your wedding. Apart from your Photographer and Venue, one of the most important decisions you will make is in the choice of your Celebrant. You want to feel relaxed and comfortable on your big day More »
Finding the Right Wedding Celebrant
Mary Easterbrook—’Setting The Right Tone for Your Special Day’ A Professional Musician for over 20 years, Mary Easterbrook explains the importance of ‘Setting The Right Tone for Your Special Day’ Your Wedding Day is one of the most important days in your life. Enhance this special occasion with ‘Beautiful Live Music’ and make it a More »
I Promise
I Promise Dorothy R. Colgan I promise to give you the best of myself and to ask of you no more than you can give. I promise to respect you as your own person and to realise that your interests, desires and needs are no less important than my own. I promise to share with More »
Program of the Ceremony
Many weddings include a ceremony program so that the guests can follow the order of the ceremony. A program might contain the following: Descriptive wording for the front page. Examples are: The Celebration and Blessing of the Marriage Uniting … The Marriage Celebration of … The Religious Ceremony Uniting in Marriage … The Sacrament of More »
Never Marry But For Love
Never marry but for love; but see that thou lovest what is lovely. He that minds a body and not a soul has not the better part of that relationship, and will consequently lack the noblest comfort of a married life. Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. As love More »
Toasting Options (at the reception)
Usually just before or after the wedding cake is cut, toasts are made to the bride and groom. There are several ways the toast(s) can take place: Best man Maid/matron of honor Parents Bride and groom (either one after the other or mixed together, toasting the wedding party) It is most common for the best More »
More Readings Welcome
Hello All We have learned that readings are very important to you and all, so please feel free to email us from the above contact us link and we will add your reading to this list should you desire. Regards The eBridal Team
Wedding Speeches
The Upper Hand The following tidbit began a wonderful and personal toast to the bride and groom from the bride’s brother: John, take Emily’s hand and place your hand over her’s. Now, remember this moment and cherish it… because this will be the last time you’ll ever have the upper hand! Toilet Roll As the More »
Beside Me
Do not walk behind me, I may not lead. Do not walk in front, I may not follow. Just walk beside me, And be my friend.
Will You Give Me Yourself?
Will You Give Me Yourself? Walt Whitman I do not offer the old smooth prizes, But offer rough new prizes, These are the days that must happen to you: You shall not heap up what is called riches, You shall scatter with lavish hand all that you earn or achieve. However sweet the laid-up stores, More »
Reaffirmation of Marriage Vows
Carol Astbury – Authorised Celebrant Why do married couples choose to reaffirm their marriage vows? Perhaps they celebrated their original marriage overseas without the company of family and friends? Maybe they eloped? By far the most popular reason is to celebrate a significant anniversary, 10th 25th 50th – and just about anywhere in between. Most More »
I Love You
I Love You Unknown I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out. I More »
You Are My Love (Poem)
You Are My Love You are the essence of comfort and acceptance Forever encouraging and loving me For who I am and who I wish to be Radiating your love like the warmth of a favorite blanket I am wrapped within your heart. You are like the ocean’s tide Constant and beautiful, yet forever changing More »
Naked or Bare Wedding Cakes
The wedding cake is the centrepiece to your reception and right now Bare or Naked wedding cakes are on an increasing trend. So what exactly is a bare or naked cake? It is a dessert cake that goes without frosting or icing around the sides. This allows the inside layers of the cake to be More »
Inspirational Ideas for Creating & Vintage Themed Wedding
Bonbonnieres – Giving Jams or other homemade conserves are a creative touch for a Bonbonniere keeping the nostalgic vintage feel, or Small Hessian bags filled with PotPourri tied with ribbon to blend the colours of your decor, you can even tuck a small flower in between the ribbon and the bag. Lolly Buffet tables with More »
Wearing White the Tradition
The ancient Romans chose white as their color of celebration over 2,000 years ago. And as hard as it is to believe, it wasn’t always worn for weddings. It wasn’t until the Victorian era when Queen Victoria wore white when she married her beloved Prince Albert that white wedding dresses became all the rage. In More »
Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas
Perth wedding decorators and stylist can help you create your Dream Wedding Ceremony. They can take your ideas and style an amazing wedding ceremony everyone at the wedding will remember – To check out Perths leading decorators and stylists — Click Here.
Wedding Flower Seasons
Flower Availability While most of the popular wedding flowers are generally available all year round through hot houses, though field (or garden) flowers still have their seasons. Summer Agapanthus, Belladonna Lily, Buddleia, Calla Lily, Christmas Bells, Dahlia, Delphinium, Frangipani, Freesia, Garden Roses, Gardenia, Ginger, Grevillea, Hydrangea, Jasmine, Larkspur, Lavender, Lisianthus, Pansy, Peony, Pineapple Lilies, Privet More »
Honeymoon Destinations
Planning a honeymoon is one of the most exciting and important challenges for couples. Many people have received a recommendation from a family member or a trusted friend, which is an excellent place to start. This article will discuss important aspects of planning the most important trip of your new life together. The first step More »
Why Hire a Professional Wedding Photographer
Some couples consider a way to save money on their wedding is to have a friend or family member photograph their wedding instead of a professional wedding photographer. Weddings can get pretty expensive; it is easy to blow out the budget. If you’re getting married, it’s likely that you’re looking for lots of ways to More »
Personalising Your Wedding Ceremony
Instead of having a traditional bouquet of flowers to carry, consider having your bouquet made into four or five sections. Before the wedding, have your maid of honour hand out sections to important people in your life, such as your mother, your fiancés mother, grandparents, or siblings, and collect the bunches of flowers from each More »
Wedding Chair Covers, Decorations, Signs and Unique Ideas
Perth Wedding Decorators and Planners can help you find what your looking for Unique and different ideas to decorate your Bridal Chairs, Wedding Guest Chairs or even for your Wedding Ceremony. Add some individual style upcycling frames, tying ribbons or sashes, even some humourous signage.
Wedding Guest Book Ideas
An alternative to the typical lined guest book is an unlined book to allow the guests to be more creative and maybe write the couple a little note. To get this idea across, put a poem in the front like this: Your presence is precious, we’re glad you’ve come But there is a catch (you More »
Keeping your dress for keeps
Today’s beautiful wedding gowns will be tomorrow’s treasured antiques. The best way to preserve your memories and have a gown you can pass down to future generations is to have your gown heir-loomed by professionals. Dry Cleaning a Wedding Gown is a specialist clean, not every Dry Cleaner can heirloom your gown for you.The gown More »
Planning Your Wedding Budget
Planning a wedding means managing thousands of details. What some couples don’t realize until too late, is that every detail has a dollar amount associated with it. While a lucky few of you may be working from an unlimited budget, the majority will probably want to spend wisely. The national average spent on a wedding More »
Choosing Your Marriage Celebrant
CHOOSING YOUR CELEBRANT When you plan your wedding there are so many things to think about and each item in its self has many components and decisions. So the most important item to make, and the only thing that will make the day work is – we need someone to marry us – now whether More »
Ways to Pop the Question
It used to be a given that a marriage proposal was a man’s job. That’s just not true in this day and age with many women taking the bull by the horns (that’s you, guys) and popping the question. Regardless of who’s doing the asking, here are some suggestions to help in creating the perfect More »
Who Pays for What In a Wedding
Traditions are constantly changing, so while figuring out the wedding finances it is important for you and your fiance and your respective families to keep an open, realistic, and courteous line of communication. The following list outlines traditional expense guidelines only. If the bride’s family is unable to bear the usual costs of the wedding More »
Invitation Assistance
Host Line The traditional format has the bride’s parents hosting and inviting the guests. If the groom’s parents are sharing expenses, both sets of parents act as hosts, with the bride’s listed first. Many couples want to mention the groom’s parents, even if they’re not throwing the wedding: Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas request the More »
Invitation Wording
The wording on your invitation should match its visual style. “Yo. Dude. Let’s party.” would look incongruous on a tissue-covered card with a floral border. Here are three basic phrasing options, in order of formality. Try using them as a starting point for creating your invitations, Most formal (bride’s parents hosting) Mr. and Mrs. Robert More »
Invitation Savings
How to save big bucks on your invites. It’s the mother of all cliches: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Think invitations. Not only are they the first tangible evidence your family and friends will have of the Most Important Event of Your Life, they also provide a good sneak More »
Invitations Show Style
By choosing a site, a time, a dress, a tux, you’ve picked out a wedding style. But the first place your guests will actually see that style is in the invitations or a save-the-date letter. So while you’re finalizing the contracts with your vendors, get ready to do the real paperwork. Making Your Choice Whether More »