Traditions have adjusted to accommodate today's society, expenses such as the wedding ceremony and feast were usually provided by the bride's family. A low 27% of brides family claim totally this traditional practice. Today, it's discussed upon who foot the bill or who contributes what or will it go 'Dutch'. Instead of Mothers and Daughters discussing the matter, the bride and groom have their hand very much in it, more like their first attempt in working as a team.
The protocol of who wear what was signaled by the Mother of the Groom before the Mother of the Bride gets to pick. Now as a matter of fairness, bothe bothers can pick a dres suitable for them but ideally within the color palette of the motif. Mothers should have open communication about what they'd wear and not bother their children with intricacies or petty chit-chat.
Bridal gowns used to be pristine white that symbolizes virginity. Now they're still white or off white or a crème version, whatever reason it up to you to imagine…
Bouquets were white or almost white. Today they can be of the most vibrant colors and combination. The flowers are part of the wedding magic-unless the bride , groom or any guest is allergic. Don't be surprised if the bridal registry would not have the design of cutlery or bone china…since some marriages have gone through the trial living together stage, they do have household things to their name. The couple can ask guests to chip in for their dream car, a vacation cruise or a part of their house payments. Never consider this as tasteless since wedding guests are obliged to wish the couple well and help anyway they can to strengthen their union. Nothing strengthens union like having less money problems to talk about.
As much as traditions change, some don't…Always send and expect 'Thank You' cards when you've gone to a wedding. This does symbolize their happiness in having you witness their ceremony and their first official act as Mr. & Mrs. Something.
Most important: Never upstage the Bride! It's her wedding and the last thing she'd like to remember is someone stealing the thunder.
Archive for May 16th, 2008
Oprah Winfrey has always done things that have a lasting effect on all. Unless memorialized, just like finding out that Marilyn Monroe was an avid reader, the public wouldn't think stars (earning millions) love to read.
My favorite reviews to read on books are those from Julia Roberts. The way she described the pleasure she gets by sitting a hundred possible ways on a bean bag while reading made me identify with her. Her choices of books ranged from one given as a book assignment in highs school to several bestsellers that are deep reads. It was amusing that during high school, a grading system was customized for their English subject, their grades were based on creativity and content. This was after Julia wrote and talk by way of William Faulkner, in sentences supported by lots of commas and only one period. The book Wild Palms is still very much around and a favorite book assignment. Another celebrity who impressed me by the voracious reading he does. Hugh Jackman has a selection I wouldn't have read through but just knowing that he changed the way he run his company because of a certain book's message made me go WOW!
Book reading is being brought back and with good reason, fostering above average reading skills and spelling capability. Aside from those, a child learns to practice patience and nurture creativity. The habit of reading at an early age help children develop their synapses and brain function to its capacity.
Oprah's exposure of celebrities supporting and practicing book reading have an impact on both parent and child. A child can't be forced to read if Mommy and Daddy don not.