Winter
Weddings
Fewer
people get married in November than in summer or
fall, which allows popular wedding locations to
be available then. The same holds true for musicians,
florists and caterers, all of whom are eager to
spend extra time with you in the slow month before
the Christmas holidays.
December is an age-old favorite for nuptials. What
is more romantic than exchanging vows in a candlelit
chapel, with snow falling outside? The scent of
pine in the air, the Yuletide spirit, and the notorious
holiday feasting all lend themselves perfectly to
a wedding celebration. Many hotels and restaurants
are lavishly decorated for the season, so you may
be able to save on decorations and still have a
festive affair. Families and friends traditionally
get together for the holidays, another benefit to
planning your wedding at this time. According to
Irish folktales, the last day of the year is an
especially lucky one on which to wed.
Scottish lore, meanwhile, has it that January 1
is the most fortuitous day for a wedding. Tying
the knot in January or February has the same advantages
as doing so in November, with many sites and services
more readily available to you. These months are
also a perfect time for a honeymoon wedding. In
quiet winter months, family and friends will welcome
an invitation to travel to a ski village or an exotic
(and possibly warmer) locale. If you're considering
a winter wedding, remember that February has the
most romantic wedding date of all - Valentine's
Day.
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Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Toast?
by
David Pitlik
ThePerfectToast.com
Few things in life are
more nerve wracking than having to come up with the
perfect toast for your best friends - the bride and
groom - on the day of their wedding. You know you
want to say something memorable and poignant. You
know you want to make everyone laugh, then cry. After
all, that's what a really great wedding toast does.
But coming up with those special words is only half
the battle, because once you've got them, you'll have
to step into the spotlight, with that video camera
rolling, and all those wedding guests hanging on your
every word. Let's face it, the wedding toast is possibly
the most important speech you'll give in your entire
life. Talk about performance anxiety. It's enough
to make you hit the open bar. Fortunately, giving
a terrible toast is not a fate relegated to all but
the most experienced public speaker. Following some
simple guidelines, virtually any nervous toast giver
can successfully shine in that big moment. It's important
to remember that this is probably the most receptive
audience you'll ever face. So fear not. Everyone's
rooting for you, and will laugh at the merest joke,
and sob at the simplest sentiment. Frankly, they want
to be putty in your hands. Don't let them down. Here
are a few tips to help you give a great toast: "Perhaps
most important, yet most often forgotten -- practice,
practice, practice. Before you ever set foot in front
of those guests, be sure you have read your speech
out loud numerous times to become completely comfortable
with what you're going to say. You're less likely
to freeze up if you're confident in those words. "Be
sure to speak slowly and clearly. With all that adrenaline
pumping through your body you'll need to remind yourself
to slow down. You also might want to avoid that triple
espresso right before the toast. Likewise on the second,
third and fourth drink you were considering to muster
your courage."Talk louder than you think is necessary,
since you're going to be competing with other noises
like drunk relatives, busboy trays and the thunderous
pounding of your own heart."Make eye contact with
as many guests as possible. This will make everyone
feel you're speaking directly to them. " Don't forget
to breathe. It's okay to take your time, plus breathing
will keep you from passing out in the middle of your
toast. " Keep a smile on your face despite that flock
of butterflies taking off inside your stomach. People
will enjoy your toast more if it looks like you're
really enjoying yourself. " If you misspeak or stumble
on some words, don't worry about it. Just plow ahead,
no one's keeping score. " Keep it short and sweet.
You don't want to steal attention away from the bride
and groom. After all, it is their day! David Pitlik
is the founder and senior writer for ThePerfectToast.com,
a custom wedding toast writing service. As a television
comedy writer, a speechwriter for Fortune 1000 CEOs,
and a frequent contributor to bridal publications,
David knows his way around a toast. He's been helping
members of the wedding party with speeches to the
bride and groom that won't soon be forgotten.
If you need a custom toast for your wedding visit
www.ThePerfectToast.com.
© 2000-2006, David Pitlik. All Rights Reserved.
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Planning
a Wedding to Remember
Title:
Planning a Wedding to Remember
Course Type: Online Instructor-led Course
Estimated Completion Time: 24 hour(s)
Session Length: 4 week(s)
CEUs: 2.0
Planning a Wedding to Remember, is designed to walk you
through the process of planning the wedding of your dreams,
from envisioning an event that is uniquely yours to the
nuts and bolts information needed to pull it off. You will
learn what elements go into a successful wedding and how
to research them effectively so you can make informed selections.
You will learn how to design the wedding of your dreams,
and how to make the appropriate choices to ensure a (relatively)
stress-free wedding day that you can take pleasure in.
After all, you'll be planning the day of a lifetime; you'll
want to be able to enjoy every minute of it.
Audience: This course is for anyone who is planning
on getting married or helping someone who is.
Objectives: Visualize the wedding of your dreams.
Create a wedding budget and learn to work within it. Research
and negotiate with wedding vendors. Incorporate meaningful
traditions and unique personal touches into your celebration.
Orchestrate the perfect reception. Keep your guest list
from ballooning out of control. Plan ahead to keep your
wedding day running as smoothly as possible. Devise an action
plan that will be your guide through the months of planning.
Course Materials:
Planning a Wedding to Remember
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