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Many people ask who should
wear a buttonhole. The answer
really depends on how formal
your wedding is and also over all
budget. Traditionally
buttonholes are worn by the
Groom, Best Man, Father of the
Bride and Groom, Ushers and
Groomsmen if these are in
attendance. The Groom wears a
special buttonhole so he stands
out. After all it is his day too!
Lady quests typically wear
corsages but can wear a
buttonhole as well, a special one
of course. Some weddings
provide buttonholes for all guests
but this is purely by choice, and
guests don't expect them. If you
would like to provide for all the
guests it is a wise choice to
provide and pick a neutral colour
to avoid clashing with ladies
outfits.

Tips for your Hair and
Makeup

Always stay with a style you are
comfortable with, but don't
under estimate the beauty you
hold. Give your opinion of likes
and dislikes to your artist so he
or she knows what you like and
your personality. Your makeup
should not drowned you out or
your features. It should be light
and neutral. Remember this is
about you. Be sure to have a
trial done, most brides do these
usually for dinner rehearsal, or a
weekend out with the girls. When
having a trial have something
done that is close to what is for
the wedding. You never want to
show up at rehearsal with what
you will look like tom.
By having a trial done, it will
give you insight if that "do is
really you"

Tradition has become something that has fallen short due to all new and improved ideas
and ways to have a wedding. Ceremony's have been shortened, vows have been changed,
pastors that come to you. Weddings have become the mainstream; a way to stand out, be
different. One can get married any place, way, or how. The ideas offered today have went
above and beyond the dress, flowers, friends, and family. Did you know that the average
wedding will cost $20, 000. I am as guilty of losing sight of tradition as anyone. I am always
designing and looking for new ways to help a bride standout from the rest. Have we lost the
true meaning of a wedding...tradition?

This very idea came to mind while working on a wedding September 16, 2007. Now I have
done many weddings besides American, and none not even American have made tradition
apart of their wedding as this couple has done in a long time. Tradition was brought back to
life. The ceremony was formal, under traditional belief, concepts, language, and meaning.
All superstitions and old ways were followed of not speaking or seeing the groom, or bridal
setup, hall, and so forth, doors were open for the first time upon their entry. Family was
separated and seated right and left. Respect was given to immediate family while
announcing the wedding party and dismissal. People were seated accordingly and served
dinner respectively. Receiving line was done right after the ceramony..etc There was the
old traditional cookie table, gift table, and so on.

Many weddings now a days do not do a receiving line or they do a Meet and Greet at
another time during the day, families can sit anywhere they choose, vows last 2 min
ceremony's last 15-20min, many are not married in churches anymore, which is not a bad
thing, dinner is usually buffet style, tables are not handled properly, bride and groom see
everything that is being done and some have even helped with setup, flowers are over
priced, more than you need or not the right thing, the concept is nothing that matches how
you feel, think, live, or love, it is not your day to enjoy, but in many cases a day to stress
over and even work in a sense in some cases. Many times a wedding is usually something
that is offered that looks beautiful. This is just some of the differences the business of
weddings and mainstream have effected tradition.

This wedding was traditional, but also incorporated the new ideas. Their heritage is known
for wine and music; so they hired a band instead of a DJ to play traditional music. Favors
were Wine bottles dipped in chocolate, there was wine on every table with the traditional
place settings. The food was delicious and designed from their heritage as well.

These are just a few things I had observed. I realized that tradition can still live within the
wedding scene, but with a twist. A twist of, I don't know...faith, heritage, imagination, love....

I am not saying do not go with the big beautiful centerpieces, contemporary look, jumping
out of a plane or the new idea you saw on TV. Maybe tradition is not you. I am just saying
to stop, think, and make a decision based on what you want to remember. If it is just an
expensive party after the part of being married, is what you are thinking, maybe you missed
the tradition part.

Take a look at your wedding, what do all those things you bought or incorporated mean to
you, now that is what tradition is.

Please enjoy the pictures from this wedding. I wish all the best in your planning!