Over the recent  years I’ve come to notice that more  bridesmaids are trying to find alternate, varied and classy hen party ideas rather than the typical options that we are all come to expect.  This is particularly pertinent now that females are getting engaged older and the traditional choices is not so appealing. 

To be honest, I am seeing increasing numbers of brides are hoping for something more easy going and to have the time to speak to their family and friends, or for some just be able to recall the event the next day!  The added advantage of this is that the organisers are also becoming more creative with their varied and classy hen party ideas and are starting to search outside the box for options that are varied and original.

The question is no longer just which club you’ll go to and what drinking games to choose, but which games are out there and the kind of mood and feel you want to generate for the hens party.  One of my favourite directions to take is that of the classy hen party.

The first benefit of this kind of party is that it is usually focused on a single activity and is thus quite easy to prepare.  Quite often a classy hen party will be hosted at one venue where catering and/or drinks will be included over the course of the activity.  Excellent!

The next good thing about this kind of theme is that everyone can get dressed up, they can enter into something that they would not typically try, and best of all the classy hen party also provides an abundance of time for interaction with each other.

The secret to this type of party however is the advanced planning so ensure the invitations let everyone what will happen and to also dress up.  There is something about wearing an elegant dress or simply knowing you’ll  be experiencing something out of the ordinary that can create a buzz and anticipation in your party goers. 

So the question is what type of classy hen party do you want to have?  Here issome excellent classy hen party ideas:

• Pamper Day
• Horse Riding Lessons
• Gourmet Dinner
• High Tea
• Yacht Hire
• Spring Festival Racing
• Chocolate Making
• Wine Tour

For lots more classy hen party ideas and more in-depth plan go to the Hens Party site.

Your wedding speech, like any other presentation or a good story will have a clear beginning, middle and ending. Depending on your position at the marriage (eg. groom, father of the bride, best man, etc.) your speech will be expected to cover the formalities as well as a few personal words. The father of the bride will be expected to congratulate the Bride and Groom and formally welcome the groom to the family, the groom will be expected to respond to his father-in-law’s good wishes, the best man will thank the groom on behalf of the bridesmaids for his kind comments, etc.

The optimum time for each wedding speech is just seven minutes. Less time is a little too short, too much more time risks losing the attention of your audience. Your wedding speech can be planned into three sections: the introduction (two minutes), main content (four minutes) and conclusion (one minute).

1. The Beginning Of The Speech

Don’t agonise over how to get started with your speech. The opening part of your speech will consist of a simple ‘hello’ and then straight into addressing the obligatory remarks that are formally expected of you. By the time you have completed this initial task your nerves will have calmed a little and your audience will be paying attention.

If the wedding speeches are being given in the afternoon (most are) then simply “good afternoon ladies and gentlemen” is perfectly acceptable as the opening remark – or “good evening” if it’s an evening reception. Followed by dispersing the more formal duty of your speech, for example:

The Father Of The Bride

The bride’s father is normally the first speaker, and so it falls to him to formally welcome all of the guests to the wedding and thank them for attending. He then goes on to thank others who have assisted with the wedding (including, specifically, the groom’s parents) and anyone who has contributed to the finance (without including too much detail). His other responsibility is to compliment his beautiful daughter on her wedding day and to welcome her new husband to the family.

The Groom

The beginning of the groom’s speech is his thanks, on behalf of his new wife and himself, to the bride’s father for his kind remarks and his toast to the bride and groom. The groom then thanks both sets of parents for their assistance with the wedding and compliments his new wife on her beauty and her wedding dress. The final part of the groom’s opening remarks is to thank the guests for attending, their good wishes and their wedding gifts.

The Best Man

The opening comment from the best man is in response to the groom’s toast to the bridesmaids. He thanks the groom for his toast, on behalf of the bridesmaids. The best man may wish to add his own compliments to the bridesmaids at this stage. He then congratulates the bride and groom on their marriage. After the opening remarks, the best man then proceeds to read any messages sent from those who were unable to attend the wedding.

2. The Main Content Of The Speech

The main content of each speaker’s speech should last for about four minutes, much longer speeches will risk you losing your audience’s attention.

The main (middle) part of the speech is the speaker’s opportunity to insert his own comments and observations. Items that you may wish to include in your speech are personal experiences relating to the bride or groom, describing their (good) nature and personality, an amusing or interesting story from the past that the guests may enjoy, etc.

3. Ending The Speech

You will need to bring your speech to a comfortable conclusion, by using a closing remark followed by making the appropriate toast. A simple comment directly to the bride and groom, wishing them well in the future, a blessing on the bride and groom or an amusing remark and snippet of advice will conclude your speech. Finally, address the guests with your proposal of a toast (details below for the correct toast for each speaker to make), turn to the party that you’re toasting, raise your glass, repeat their name, take a sip and be seated!

Father Of The Bride

The father of the bride concludes his speech by proposing a toast to the bride and groom.

The Groom

The Groom concludes his speech by proposing a toast to the bridesmaids.

Best Man

The best man concludes his speech by proposing a toast to the bride and groom.

In a little more time than it takes to boil an egg, the speech is delivered, appreciated by the guests and you can relax! It’s not so daunting, is it?

No matter what part of the world you are in, weddings are a monumental and joyous occasion as they celebrate the union of two people, their hearts, souls, even families into one. While all the occasions are full of wonder and amazement, there are several differences in the customs and traditions we see all over the world.

Asian Traditions

In China, the traditional wedding gown is bright red in color as this symbolizes luck for the new couple. The bridal gowns are often embellished with things such as chrysanthemums and peonies as these symbolize wealth and good fortune. The groom typically wears a long black coat with a dragon on it. Fireworks are displayed that make loud noises, to ward away evil spirits and energies.

In Japan, the bride wears a purple kimono as purple is the color of love. It is typically very elaborate and features many purple iris flowers. On her wedding day, she is painted white, all over her body, to show the Gods her status as a maiden.

In Indonesia, the reception may have 1,000 guests or more, which all must be personally greeted by the bride and groom before the festivities can start.

South American Traditions

In Argentina, the grooms mother and the brides father walk them down the aisle and remain with them throughout the ceremony in place of the traditional Maid of Honor and Best Man. The vows are exchanged at engagement, rather than during the wedding.

In Chile, rings are exchanged at engagement. The couple wears them on their right hands until the vows are exchanged in the wedding ceremony, at which point the rings are switched over to the left hand.

In Venezuela, the groom must ask for permission from the brides father before he can propose. Two weeks before the religious ceremony takes place, a civil ceremony happens where the couple is officially married. Though there is a reception for both, the reception is larger for the religious ceremony.

North American Traditions

In parts of Canada, the groom and all his close friends and family members will meet the bride at her home. Then, together they will travel to the Church in a procession of vehicles with the brides parents. Some vehicles may be decorated in celebration of the wedding, and some guests may honk horns and yell out the window.

In the United States, it is customary to send invitations to the guests some months before the wedding ceremony takes place. These invitations are usually hand crafted and ornate, such as letterpress invitations. The guests respond to the invitations which then allows the bride and groom to appropriate plan for the number of guests in attendance.

In Mexico, engaged couples get sponsored. Traditionally, the couples godparents act as padrinos or sponsors of the wedding. They serve as mentors to the bride and groom throughout the engagement, and throughout the course of the marriage. The padrinos are honored with a special place in the wedding program. They may offer the couple a Rosary and Bible during the wedding.

Once you have gotten a basic idea of what the couple is imagining, you can begin to figure out how much the couple’s dream wedding will cost, and how much money the bride and groom (or their families) are planning to spend.

Obviously, not every couple has unlimited funds to plan their nuptials. A good wedding planner will be able to take the couple’s picture perfect wedding and scale it down to size as necessary to fit their budget. However, the budget will definitely influence many of the couple’s decisions about the wedding. There are two ways to determine the cost of the wedding. The couple’s first option is to set the budget and plan the wedding accordingly. The second option is to plan the couple’s dream wedding and figure out how to fund the affair later.

Factors that will affect the cost of the wedding:

- Date and Time

- Formality

- Number of Guests

- Food

- Flowers, Music, and Photography

- Ceremony and Reception Venues

- Location

You will quickly learn ways to manipulate these factors to cut costs as necessary. The bride and groom must be able to prioritize their wish list. If the couple’s dream wedding is a black-tie affair in June with a catered, sit-down meal for 500 people in an expensive hotel ballroom, the couple better have a lot of cash or be ready to make some compromises. A good budget will take into account every aspect of the wedding. Your role is to help the bride and groom find ways to choose the most important elements and downscale in 30 other ways as necessary. The black-tie affair in the fancy hotel ballroom could cost significantly less if the couple chooses to have the wedding during an off-season month or day (think a Friday night in April or November) or has a late-evening reception with drinks and dessert. An open bar, designer gown, live music, or elaborate floral arrangements are all expensive options that can be scaled back to cut costs — unless the couple is set on that specific detail. Odds are the bride and groom are not the only ones with big ideas for their big day. Parents and families on both sides will likely have their own idea of what the wedding should entail. If the couple’s parents are footing a large portion of the bill, remind the bride and groom that their parent’s opinions should be taken into consideration.

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