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One of the most anticipated speeches, the father of the bride’s wedding toast is also one you’ve probably been looking forwards to (or dreading) giving for quite some time. Every guest knows to have a box of tissues handy for the father-of-the-bride speech, as it’s nearly hard to keep dry eyes during a touching tribute

Well, you’ve been invited to give the wedding speech, and you’re both honoured and terrified by the prospect. You have a dozen ideas, from a flash mob to a poetry reading, flowing through your head, but both your mind and the page are blank. The most effective speeches are those that elicit an emotional response.

Don’t forget the hilariously cringeworthy ‘duel’ between Annie Walker and Helen Harris in their maid of honour speeches in the hit movie Bridesmaids. Despite being a lot of fun to see, it was essentially the perfect illustration of how not to proceed. Despite the seeming simplicity of this statement, many maids of honour find themselves

To properly honour the bride-to-be, nothing beats a wedding shower. It’s the first chance many guests at the wedding will have to mingle with those on the other side of the family tree, and it’s also an occasion to dress to the nines. This is your one-stop shop for all things related to the arranging

The bridal shower is a pre-wedding party where the bride’s loved ones can gather and have a good time in honour of the bride. It’s also a chance for guests to “shower” the bride-to-be with presents that will assist her and her future husband set up housekeeping. Traditional bridal showers date back centuries to when

Choosing the right colours for your wedding may seem like a daunting task, but it is a crucial part of the planning process. It is important to choose a colour scheme for your wedding that not only reflects your personal tastes as a couple, but also works together to create an overall theme. The date

A wedding theme is a great way for couples who are both creative and want to showcase their personalities to do so at their wedding. If you’re considering having a themed wedding, here are some things to keep in mind. A wedding without a theme? Is it even possible? The wedding’s motif and colour scheme

For all the pre-wedding festivities you’ll be hosting, including engagement parties (yes, your loved ones may throw you more than one! ), bridal showers, bachelor/ette parties, welcome cocktails, and more, sending out electronic invitations is a great idea. Online invitations are attractive, customisable, and more cost- and tree-friendly than paper invites. Snail mail is the

While most brides put in months of research before selecting their wedding dress, the groom’s attire often gets neglected until the last minute. Finding the perfect suit for your future husband may not be as high on your list of priorities as buying the dress of your dreams, but there is more to it than