DIY Bridal Bouquets

How To Make Your Own Bridal Bouquets Making your own bridal bouquet isn't as difficult as you might think and it's a great way to add your own touch to your special day, while also saving money. You can make a simple, dome shaped bouquet in about 30 to 60 minutes with just a few basic items. This bouquet uses just a single flower variety and will look great with any theme or...

DIY Boutonnière

Make Your Own DIY Boutonnière Making your own boutonnière for the groom is a great way to add a personal touch to your wedding. Since it can be made a day ahead, you'll have time to craft something special. Buying a few extra flowers will give you a chance to practice getting just the right look you want. Begin by selecting a flower that has a rather large head. Roses wor...

Bridal Bouquet Preserving

How To Preserve Your Bridal Bouquet It's probably the most important day of your life, so preserving your bridal bouquet is a great way to create a memorable keepsake. You'll need to plan ahead if you want to dry your bouquet since it's best to do this the day immediately after your wedding. By doing this quickly, you'll be able to maintain the vibrant colours of your bouque...

Grooms Wedding Speech

Step By Step Groom Speech Your wedding day is perhaps the most memorable day of your life.  You can add to the memories of the day by giving a killer speech at the reception.  The truth is, however, that you will be nervous and unable to give a great speech unless you write down and practice the speech beforehand. How should the speech go?  What should you say to give a c...

Brides Speech

Step By Step Bride’s Speech When it comes to your big day, you probably already have enough to think about. There’s the catering, the actual spot for the ceremony, the reception, the music and so much more. The last thing you want is probably one more issue added to the plate. But give some thought to giving a bridal speech. While it’s not considered part of the tradition, n...

Best Man Speech

FREE Step by Step Best Man Speech You've been asked to be the best man at a wedding and you want your speech to be memorable, entertaining and appropriate.  If you've never given a speech before, or feel somewhat nervous about what you should say, here are a few tips to make sure your speech is a proper tribute to the bride and groom: First, do the ground work.  It's very...

Maid of Honour Speech

Step by Step Maid of Honour Speech Many people think of the Best Man’s speech or the Groom’s speech when they think back on a specific wedding reception.  The Maid of Honour's speech gets lost in the shuffle of the wedding.  There is no reason to expect, however, that a well thought out Maid of Honour speech can’t steal the show and be the most memorable speech of the day. ...

Mother of the Bride Speech

Step by Step Mother of the Bride Speech With your daughter’s wedding day coming up, you probably already have enough to think about. Certainly, you’ve probably already had your fair share of things to handle. So while you might not want to add another responsibility to your plate, you should consider giving a speech at the reception. Although this isn’t a traditional compone...