I just HAD to link to this post....
In August, 2006, my husband & I went on our first anniversary trip. We spent time in Dublin, Paris & Stratford on Avon. We had the absolute BEST time.... {{sigh}} I only recalled this experience now, because I was looking through some of our old photos, and there are some really fantastic ones in Paris.
Of course, who can't take a fantastic photo in Paris?
Anyway...when I saw Eric's blog entry, it reminded me of our trip. It reminded me of that LOVELY restaurant we ate dinner in, which was FILLED with cigarette smoke! Filled. To The Brim. Anyway, that's why a lot of people ate outside. Well, that reason & because it's just so beautiful there, who wants to be inside?
I'll post some photos from my trip if you are interested, otherwise, enjoy this post of Eric's:
ParisDailyPhoto: Quiet Please!#links
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Oct 31, 2008
Oct 28, 2008
Rachael Ray Saves THE Day!!
How wonderful of her! Have you seen this article?
Rachael Ray (whom I absolutely! love) is providing a wedding ceremony and reception for more than 50 couples whose weddings were canceled due to Hurricane Ike. Isn't she just grand?
She's using Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros. The couples are people who lost not only their money (some as much as $20,000), but also their dream/vision of their perfect wedding! Imagine, losing everything you envisioned because of a hurricane...poo! There were two venues who closed their doors citing irreparable financial strain from the damage caused by Ike. I can kinda understand, what do you do? Your building is ruined...That would be tough.
So, how nice of Rachael to step in and save the day!
Here's the article: Rachael Ray saves wedding day for couples!
I'll try to find a more permanent link for the story since this article probably won't be up forever...but, I just had to put it up, since I think she's such a wonderful lady.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Rachael Ray (whom I absolutely! love) is providing a wedding ceremony and reception for more than 50 couples whose weddings were canceled due to Hurricane Ike. Isn't she just grand?
She's using Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros. The couples are people who lost not only their money (some as much as $20,000), but also their dream/vision of their perfect wedding! Imagine, losing everything you envisioned because of a hurricane...poo! There were two venues who closed their doors citing irreparable financial strain from the damage caused by Ike. I can kinda understand, what do you do? Your building is ruined...That would be tough.
So, how nice of Rachael to step in and save the day!
Here's the article: Rachael Ray saves wedding day for couples!
I'll try to find a more permanent link for the story since this article probably won't be up forever...but, I just had to put it up, since I think she's such a wonderful lady.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Oct 24, 2008
Cost Effective Wedding Invitations
Have you seen the wedding invitations at V.P. Invitations?
They have some fantastic choices and some unbelievable prices!
Less than $1 per invitation....So, for the frugal bride, these are excellent! Take a look at this one:
Isn't it gorgeous? And, the invitations come with rsvp cards and PRINTED envelopes!! Amazing.
Just thought I would share. Have a wonderful weekend.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
They have some fantastic choices and some unbelievable prices!
Less than $1 per invitation....So, for the frugal bride, these are excellent! Take a look at this one:
Isn't it gorgeous? And, the invitations come with rsvp cards and PRINTED envelopes!! Amazing.
Just thought I would share. Have a wonderful weekend.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Wedding Day Nerves? How about a Reality Show Wedding?
TNT will run a reality show next year titled Wedding Day. It stars Steven Holdwick and Holli Munro, who were married at the St. Johns Episcopal Church in Saginaw, Michigan at 4pm today.
The reception was held at Horizons Conference Center. The coolest thing? They WON their wedding from TNT in a contest.
There is no air date set yet. :(
The film shooting has been going on all week in Saginaw.
So, the question is......
are you still nervous about YOUR WEDDING DAY?
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
The reception was held at Horizons Conference Center. The coolest thing? They WON their wedding from TNT in a contest.
There is no air date set yet. :(
The film shooting has been going on all week in Saginaw.
So, the question is......
are you still nervous about YOUR WEDDING DAY?
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
I'm so excited!!
So....a month or so ago I was made aware of a young lady in need of some help. She has a health problem of some sort, which has become the cause for her needing a transplant. Sorry I don't have more details available, I will make them available as I can. So, we were discussing this at a Poor & Hungry Theater Tavern meeting a couple months ago & I offered to pull together a fund raiser for her. Well, it's been longer than I expected, but today, I had a VENUE step up to the plate and offer their establishment for the fundraiser!! Praise God! I am so excited. I just couldn't wait to post this success. I don't have enough details for it to make sense, but we are sooooo looking forward to pulling this together.
I am working with a few others, who have offered their services. We have someone in charge of getting entertainment and someone else who will handle our PR. And, of course, I'm going to contact caterers, linen providers, florists, etc. to get all of the accoutrements donated! I am so excited and honored. Honored that I have a skill and a network of business associates that can bless someone. Not only that, but I have a good friend, who is married to a news anchor....So, we are hoping to get some FANTASTIC promotions to help us sell tickets.
I think this is going to be a very successful venture. Pray for us. Pray for our success and that the Lord will call people to donate and help where they can.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING (AND FUNDRAISER!) PLANNING!
I am working with a few others, who have offered their services. We have someone in charge of getting entertainment and someone else who will handle our PR. And, of course, I'm going to contact caterers, linen providers, florists, etc. to get all of the accoutrements donated! I am so excited and honored. Honored that I have a skill and a network of business associates that can bless someone. Not only that, but I have a good friend, who is married to a news anchor....So, we are hoping to get some FANTASTIC promotions to help us sell tickets.
I think this is going to be a very successful venture. Pray for us. Pray for our success and that the Lord will call people to donate and help where they can.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING (AND FUNDRAISER!) PLANNING!
Oct 23, 2008
Wedding Invitation Postage Costs
A client of mine recently received her wedding invitations from cardsandpockets.com, and they are absolutely beautiful!
She took them to the post office to have them hand-canceled (per my suggestion) and when they were weighing them to check the postage cost....(trust me, it's not what you think), the wonderful Post Office employee had a thought. She said “I need to check the width of this” and placed one of the invitations into a three dimensional box. The idea is that the envelope is to slide through the box 100% on its own. Well, guess what? It did not. Now, don't get me wrong, the envelope only needed slight shimmying to slide through. But, it was enough to warrant a parcel post fee! So, my clients invitation postage budget RADICALLY changed from $1.01 ($0.59 invitation + $0.42 rsvp) per envelope to a whopping $1.76 per envelope! Yes, $1.34 for the invitation and $0.42 for the rsvp envelopes.
Now, isn't that crazy? That's almost 200% the cost! Outrageous.
Anyway, the point is, be careful when designing these new pocket style invitations. Try to use paper that isn't overly thick and be aware of any embellishments you add to the invitation. Also, it may help if you stick them under an encyclopedia for a day or two to flatten them!!
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
She took them to the post office to have them hand-canceled (per my suggestion) and when they were weighing them to check the postage cost....(trust me, it's not what you think), the wonderful Post Office employee had a thought. She said “I need to check the width of this” and placed one of the invitations into a three dimensional box. The idea is that the envelope is to slide through the box 100% on its own. Well, guess what? It did not. Now, don't get me wrong, the envelope only needed slight shimmying to slide through. But, it was enough to warrant a parcel post fee! So, my clients invitation postage budget RADICALLY changed from $1.01 ($0.59 invitation + $0.42 rsvp) per envelope to a whopping $1.76 per envelope! Yes, $1.34 for the invitation and $0.42 for the rsvp envelopes.
Now, isn't that crazy? That's almost 200% the cost! Outrageous.
Anyway, the point is, be careful when designing these new pocket style invitations. Try to use paper that isn't overly thick and be aware of any embellishments you add to the invitation. Also, it may help if you stick them under an encyclopedia for a day or two to flatten them!!
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Wedding Album - yuck.
I really dislike writing an article like this. But, it has to be done. I'm all about getting information out there.
Once the wedding is over, be certain to get your album done soon. My hubby and I waited...a while....not TOO long...only two years....yes, okay, TOO long. And, now that we've made all our decisions, it's taking our photographer FOREVER to actually build the album.
Or...perhaps, it's just because we spent so long putting it together, that now we're ready to have it!
No, really, I hate to admit it, that's not it. It's taking a while.... And, the really upsetting part about it, is that he hasn't even responded to the last three or four emails we sent him.....
Rotten. I'm sorry. I can't completely blame him, because we did take forever to give him the information regarding what pictures we wanted...and, he does have current clients, of course they would probably take priority over me.....
The one thing I don't understand is...doesn't he know that I can either bring him business or not bring him business, being a wedding coordinator and that this may influence who I refer brides to? {{sigh}} I really do like him. I just hope we get our album soon!!
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Once the wedding is over, be certain to get your album done soon. My hubby and I waited...a while....not TOO long...only two years....yes, okay, TOO long. And, now that we've made all our decisions, it's taking our photographer FOREVER to actually build the album.
Or...perhaps, it's just because we spent so long putting it together, that now we're ready to have it!
No, really, I hate to admit it, that's not it. It's taking a while.... And, the really upsetting part about it, is that he hasn't even responded to the last three or four emails we sent him.....
Rotten. I'm sorry. I can't completely blame him, because we did take forever to give him the information regarding what pictures we wanted...and, he does have current clients, of course they would probably take priority over me.....
The one thing I don't understand is...doesn't he know that I can either bring him business or not bring him business, being a wedding coordinator and that this may influence who I refer brides to? {{sigh}} I really do like him. I just hope we get our album soon!!
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Oct 21, 2008
Hangar Dance ~ 1940 style!
My hubby and I attended a Hangar Dance this past weekend that was so fun! Dear hubby is a member of the St. Augustine Airport Pilots Association and we attend their quarterly dinners, meetings, etc. It is mostly a social group of men (with a few women) who LOVE to fly. And, yes, dear hubby and I often fly...in a tiny airplane...and we've taken Domino with us before! She LOVES to go flying. I would almost say that Domino loves it more than I do. Okay, back on topic.
So, we attended this hangar dance so we could see our dear friends, chit chat about flying, and eat some good food. Well, little did I know I would be blogging about it! You see, this was a really FANTASTIC party. And, it was reasonable in cost to throw. The tickets were designed after WWII ration tickets (invitations) and we received dog tags (favors-HOW CUTE?!) when we walked in the door.
The venue was decorated with parachutes hanging from the ceiling, they drove in an old military jeep and parked a plane in the hangar.
It was really quite awe-inspiring. LOOK AT THAT SUNSET!
And, of course, my little head started clicking....I'm thinking what a great theme for a wedding reception! Imagine the creativity behind this type of event. It's definitely NOT cookie cutter... A good wedding coordinator and decorator could soften it up a bit and it would be a beautiful wedding reception theme.
If your hubby to be is in the military, it could tie in with a military inspired wedding ceremony. I know one couple who actually entered their reception under a sword-canopy. I'm not sure of the technical term for it, but something like that would definitely contribute to this feeling! This would also be perfect for a wedding anniversary party or a birthday party. Or, just to have a party!
And, of course, the music was amazing. The Clay County Community Band's swing ensemble performed. What a wonderful night. A great time was had by all. {{sigh}}
If you would like our assistance with implementing a theme party for a wedding in the jacksonville area or for any other type of party, please email me at: Layla at wedwithease dot com.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
So, we attended this hangar dance so we could see our dear friends, chit chat about flying, and eat some good food. Well, little did I know I would be blogging about it! You see, this was a really FANTASTIC party. And, it was reasonable in cost to throw. The tickets were designed after WWII ration tickets (invitations) and we received dog tags (favors-HOW CUTE?!) when we walked in the door.
The venue was decorated with parachutes hanging from the ceiling, they drove in an old military jeep and parked a plane in the hangar.
It was really quite awe-inspiring. LOOK AT THAT SUNSET!
And, of course, my little head started clicking....I'm thinking what a great theme for a wedding reception! Imagine the creativity behind this type of event. It's definitely NOT cookie cutter... A good wedding coordinator and decorator could soften it up a bit and it would be a beautiful wedding reception theme.
If your hubby to be is in the military, it could tie in with a military inspired wedding ceremony. I know one couple who actually entered their reception under a sword-canopy. I'm not sure of the technical term for it, but something like that would definitely contribute to this feeling! This would also be perfect for a wedding anniversary party or a birthday party. Or, just to have a party!
And, of course, the music was amazing. The Clay County Community Band's swing ensemble performed. What a wonderful night. A great time was had by all. {{sigh}}
If you would like our assistance with implementing a theme party for a wedding in the jacksonville area or for any other type of party, please email me at: Layla at wedwithease dot com.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Oct 16, 2008
I love!!!
I Love the whole world, it's such a lovely place!
Thanks, Ciara!!! I love this ad, how wonderful!
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Oct 11, 2008
Jessica and Michael's Wedding Photos
Okay, so this is the weekend for posting videos and photos of recent weddings.
I just couldn't help myself. You've seen the video from Jessica and Michael's wedding, now here are some photographs.
The photos are all provided courtesy of Dan Harris, who, in my humble opinion, is one of the premier photographers in Jacksonville. If you are looking to book someone who is professional, artistic, creative, and just a pleasure to work with, Dan is your man. He and his staff are all wonderful.
Take a look....
Beautiful candle pew markers, work of Clay Tillman from Anything With Plants & Flowers.
The bridesmaids peaking out the blinds, watching the men get their photos taken outside. How cute!
Beautiful wedding cake from Sheila's Cakes:
Tuxedo strawberries also from Sheila's Cakes:
couple more shots of Clay's beautiful work:
I love this shot of the bride and her bridesmaids:
Dan has a unique way of looking at things...here's to the end of a beautiful, memorable day.....and the beginning of a lifetime of happiness.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
I just couldn't help myself. You've seen the video from Jessica and Michael's wedding, now here are some photographs.
The photos are all provided courtesy of Dan Harris, who, in my humble opinion, is one of the premier photographers in Jacksonville. If you are looking to book someone who is professional, artistic, creative, and just a pleasure to work with, Dan is your man. He and his staff are all wonderful.
Take a look....
Beautiful candle pew markers, work of Clay Tillman from Anything With Plants & Flowers.
The bridesmaids peaking out the blinds, watching the men get their photos taken outside. How cute!
Beautiful wedding cake from Sheila's Cakes:
Tuxedo strawberries also from Sheila's Cakes:
couple more shots of Clay's beautiful work:
I love this shot of the bride and her bridesmaids:
Dan has a unique way of looking at things...here's to the end of a beautiful, memorable day.....and the beginning of a lifetime of happiness.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Oct 10, 2008
Kellie and Randy Kwan's Highlight Video
Okay, okay, call me a slacker.....
A few weeks ago, Jay Neumark of Simply Wed Video emailed me the highlight video from Kellie McKendree and Randy Kwan's beautiful wedding ceremony and reception, and I neglected to post it here for my readers to enjoy! I'm sorry. It really is a beautiful video. Jay and his wife do wonderful work.
**added 10/12/08 - if the video doesn't launch, you may need to download quicktime**
Kellie and Randy were married on 8/8/08. In Chinese culture, 8 is a very lucky number. So, 8/8/08 is a very lucky set of numbers.
Their wedding ceremony was at First United Methodist Church in St. Augustine, with their reception just a couple blocks up the street at the Casa Monica.
Kellie and Randy hired me approximately 6 weeks before the big date. I had no idea at the time of the reason behind the date. Then, as I got to know Randy and his culture a little bit more, some other things came up, which I found of interest. Did you know that in Chinese culture, it is rude to hand someone a fan? Not just rude, let me rephrase that, it is HIGHLY OFFENSIVE. Don't do it. Kellie and Randy had beautiful teal fans at the church, but they were not handed out, they were simply left there for you to pick up, if you so chose.
That is why I love the work I do so much. I get to meet people from different cultures, backgrounds, places in the world & learn about them. I love meeting new people. I love watching how couples work together to bring their dreams of their future into reality. I truly do enjoy being a part of that.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
~Layla
A few weeks ago, Jay Neumark of Simply Wed Video emailed me the highlight video from Kellie McKendree and Randy Kwan's beautiful wedding ceremony and reception, and I neglected to post it here for my readers to enjoy! I'm sorry. It really is a beautiful video. Jay and his wife do wonderful work.
**added 10/12/08 - if the video doesn't launch, you may need to download quicktime**
Kellie and Randy were married on 8/8/08. In Chinese culture, 8 is a very lucky number. So, 8/8/08 is a very lucky set of numbers.
Their wedding ceremony was at First United Methodist Church in St. Augustine, with their reception just a couple blocks up the street at the Casa Monica.
Kellie and Randy hired me approximately 6 weeks before the big date. I had no idea at the time of the reason behind the date. Then, as I got to know Randy and his culture a little bit more, some other things came up, which I found of interest. Did you know that in Chinese culture, it is rude to hand someone a fan? Not just rude, let me rephrase that, it is HIGHLY OFFENSIVE. Don't do it. Kellie and Randy had beautiful teal fans at the church, but they were not handed out, they were simply left there for you to pick up, if you so chose.
That is why I love the work I do so much. I get to meet people from different cultures, backgrounds, places in the world & learn about them. I love meeting new people. I love watching how couples work together to bring their dreams of their future into reality. I truly do enjoy being a part of that.
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
~Layla
Honeymoon ~~ Beware Cell Phone charges!!
Honeymooning overseas? Enjoying the slopes of Canada or the beaches in the Carribbean? You might find an unwelcome shock when you return home...your cell phone bill!
Okay, ladies....This is rotten....All the more reason I need to get the word out.
When you go on your honeymoon (to the island...to london...to hawaii..., basically anywhere out of your home location!) Please, please, please, check that your cell phone company isn't going to raid your pocketbook while you are gone!
Not only are voice minutes much more expensive in other countries, but your "Rollover Minutes," "Fave Fives" or "My Circle" plans probably also are not valid in other countries.
Hear me out. There are a lot of us with blackberries & these really great data plans...we get our email on our phone. Your antenna is "on" all the time. This is the first part of the nightmare.
Let's say you get off the plane in Albuquerque (love bugs bunny!) and, guess what? Your cell phone antenna is constantly checking your email. Yes, constantly! And, you return from your beautiful, relaxing, smooth, lovey-dovey, romantic 10 days in Aruba and in another 5 days, you receive your $987 phone bill!! Yes, perhaps even more than that!
Do you check email using your phone? Send or Receive text messages? Browse the web? Use Internet-based GPS mapping? Have you installed some application on your phone that will update or alert you real-time of various events? How about RSS feeds? Do you get RSS feeds of your favorite blogs? Every single electronic transaction is subject to extraordinary charges!
I know a colleague of mine who, even though she did not make a single phone call, did not browse the Internet, did not text anyone, or even use her phone at all for a week's vacation, came home to a cell phone bill that was SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS!!! Why?...because even though her phone was left in her suitcase the entire time, it was turned on. That meant it was connected to another country's cell phone provider, and for the entire duration of her vacation, she had a permanent data connection to their network, accruing charges by the minute!
Now, don't get me wrong, some cell phone companies may be forgiving, they may understand if you call them crying....But, why risk it?! Turn that thing off when you leave the U.S.
You're on your honeymoon for goodness sakes! Don't you have something else to pay attention to, other than your crackberry?
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Okay, ladies....This is rotten....All the more reason I need to get the word out.
When you go on your honeymoon (to the island...to london...to hawaii..., basically anywhere out of your home location!) Please, please, please, check that your cell phone company isn't going to raid your pocketbook while you are gone!
Not only are voice minutes much more expensive in other countries, but your "Rollover Minutes," "Fave Fives" or "My Circle" plans probably also are not valid in other countries.
Hear me out. There are a lot of us with blackberries & these really great data plans...we get our email on our phone. Your antenna is "on" all the time. This is the first part of the nightmare.
Let's say you get off the plane in Albuquerque (love bugs bunny!) and, guess what? Your cell phone antenna is constantly checking your email. Yes, constantly! And, you return from your beautiful, relaxing, smooth, lovey-dovey, romantic 10 days in Aruba and in another 5 days, you receive your $987 phone bill!! Yes, perhaps even more than that!
Do you check email using your phone? Send or Receive text messages? Browse the web? Use Internet-based GPS mapping? Have you installed some application on your phone that will update or alert you real-time of various events? How about RSS feeds? Do you get RSS feeds of your favorite blogs? Every single electronic transaction is subject to extraordinary charges!
I know a colleague of mine who, even though she did not make a single phone call, did not browse the Internet, did not text anyone, or even use her phone at all for a week's vacation, came home to a cell phone bill that was SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS!!! Why?...because even though her phone was left in her suitcase the entire time, it was turned on. That meant it was connected to another country's cell phone provider, and for the entire duration of her vacation, she had a permanent data connection to their network, accruing charges by the minute!
Now, don't get me wrong, some cell phone companies may be forgiving, they may understand if you call them crying....But, why risk it?! Turn that thing off when you leave the U.S.
You're on your honeymoon for goodness sakes! Don't you have something else to pay attention to, other than your crackberry?
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Oct 9, 2008
Perfect Wedding Reception Candles!
So, I'm still trying to wake up...I'm nursing my coffee and checking out a few new blogs that I have not read before and I come across something that really caught my eye this morning.
I was perusing Jennifer Levenfus' blog...She's The Fussy Designer. And, she has some really great things on there.
But, the one that caught my attention was her d-i-y votive wraps. I think that they are TOO cute!
What an easy, cost conscious way to dress up YOUR wedding reception! They are just so urban, chic, new, and yet, could also fit into a floral, feminine theme. I think that it's very versatile. When in black, the templates would be more bold, if in a lighter color, they could add some softness~~~
Check out the votive templates and check our her blog, she's a graphic designer, so of course, she's creative!
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
I was perusing Jennifer Levenfus' blog...She's The Fussy Designer. And, she has some really great things on there.
But, the one that caught my attention was her d-i-y votive wraps. I think that they are TOO cute!
What an easy, cost conscious way to dress up YOUR wedding reception! They are just so urban, chic, new, and yet, could also fit into a floral, feminine theme. I think that it's very versatile. When in black, the templates would be more bold, if in a lighter color, they could add some softness~~~
Check out the votive templates and check our her blog, she's a graphic designer, so of course, she's creative!
until next time.....
EASY WEDDING PLANNING!
Oct 4, 2008
Engaged? What's first?
Hello, lovely brides to be!
I hope that you are doing very well. Making productive steps in your planning process? I know there are tons of details to handle. I'm here to help, if you need me.
Today's topic is simple, I just thought someone out there might be wondering....
Traditionally, the groom's father would make the initial contact to the brides father to express their happiness on the engagement and invite the family over for an introductory meeting. Ever wonder where this tradition comes from?
A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far away (oh wait! wrong story...)
Anyway, many years ago, once married, the bride moved in with the grooms family. That is where this tradition originated. The groom's family made the initial contact to welcome her into their family.
Of course, this tradition is NOT in stone! Some families don't know the tradition and this particular tradition it isn't that important to everyone. As long as SOMEONE makes the initial contact. If the groom's family has not called, then it's 100% okay for the bride's family to call. They may not know what's expected. And, better to make the contact and get the ball rolling BEFORE any misunderstandings form. Your families will be one. Joined together by you and your bond to each other will encompass everyone involved. Isn't that wonderful news? Shout it from the rooftops!
until next time.....
EASY PLANNING!
~Layla
I hope that you are doing very well. Making productive steps in your planning process? I know there are tons of details to handle. I'm here to help, if you need me.
Today's topic is simple, I just thought someone out there might be wondering....
Traditionally, the groom's father would make the initial contact to the brides father to express their happiness on the engagement and invite the family over for an introductory meeting. Ever wonder where this tradition comes from?
A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far away (oh wait! wrong story...)
Anyway, many years ago, once married, the bride moved in with the grooms family. That is where this tradition originated. The groom's family made the initial contact to welcome her into their family.
Of course, this tradition is NOT in stone! Some families don't know the tradition and this particular tradition it isn't that important to everyone. As long as SOMEONE makes the initial contact. If the groom's family has not called, then it's 100% okay for the bride's family to call. They may not know what's expected. And, better to make the contact and get the ball rolling BEFORE any misunderstandings form. Your families will be one. Joined together by you and your bond to each other will encompass everyone involved. Isn't that wonderful news? Shout it from the rooftops!
until next time.....
EASY PLANNING!
~Layla
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