A wedding is an occasion in which two persons come together in matrimony. It is the union of two bodies through a legal contract. The customs and traditions vary widely between societies, cultures, religious groups, regions, and countries. The wedding traditions and practices differ with location, time, the number of persons who participate in the wedding, the age and maturity of the participants, their relationship with each other and their families, as well as the financial status and position of the couple and their families. It is the bride’s responsibility to plan for her wedding and the wedding itself should not be taken lightly. There should be ample time to organize the wedding, the venue and other details for the wedding day.
The best man is responsible for the entire planning process and works with the parents of both the bride and the groom as part of the wedding organization. The roles of the parents of the bride and groom are advisory only and are expected to play their roles according to their decisions. They will also be invited to the ceremony as part of the guests and should attend in their special tuxedos. The roles of the rest of the wedding organization is to make sure that everything goes according to the plan and that the guests have fun and have a wonderful time. The pre-wedding party should also be a success and it is the job of the wedding planner to organize the most enjoyable and memorable one for the guests.
Destination Weddings: A destination wedding can be organized anywhere and everywhere. However, the usual places included in destination weddings are the beach, the garden, the park, the mountains, etc. However, it is the culture of the place where the wedding takes place that matters and the people who practice that culture are considered to be integral to the wedding. A destination wedding can be made more enjoyable and memorable if it is arranged according to the culture, tradition, background, desires and personality of the bride and groom. There are some excellent destination wedding planners who can offer a wide range of options and help you to arrange the perfect marriage ceremony.
Sit-down weddings: These are also known as semi-formal weddings or casual weddings. There is no central point of attraction and the location can vary from one place to another. People normally like to sit down for dinner and discuss different subjects. Some of these topics can include the customs and traditions of the place, the weather, local cuisines etc. Most of these weddings are arranged as a social event and do not involve any form of formal dress. Both the bride and the groom are expected to be present at sit-down weddings and can either take their seats or walk up to the hangers and wait for the whistle to be blown.
Cruise weddings: A cruise wedding can also be called romantic. It is usually arranged for two days and the bride and groom go on a cruise. Everything is planned according to a theme and the dresses, flowers and decorations of the place are all unique. Cruise weddings can be very elegant with the use of several grand and elegant costumes and can last for a couple of days. They can be a lot exciting and can give the bride and the groom an opportunity to experience a completely different world apart from their normal lives.
Vows ceremony: In some cultures it is customary to make a pledge of marriage to each other before the fire during the gathering. The vows given in such a wedding ceremony must be solemn and must be signed by both the bride and the groom. This is considered to be the beginning of a new relationship which is bound to last for a lifetime.