Plan A Wedding And We'll Reveal Which Celeb Guy Would Propose
- by Laura Martisiute
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Weddings are joyous celebrations during which two people are united as one. During the wedding ceremony the bride and the groom promise to stay together forever, for richer or for poorer. Later they celebrate with their family and their friends at a wedding reception. This beautiful celebration has been around for centuries. Indeed, it is believed that the very first wedding took place more than 4,000 years ago! Of course, wedding traditions have evolved over time and they differ from one country to another. Some of the most common wedding traditions out there are incredibly outdated but we find them charming and as such we continue incorporating them into our own wedding celebrations.
Our wedding day might be the best day of our lives but it would be unfair to say that it is not at all stressful. Indeed, most weddings require extensive research and planning, all of which could take months. There are a lot of little details that need to be thought of and taken care of, such as wedding invitations, potential wedding venues and catering. In addition, the bride and the groom often end up arguing about silly little things, forgetting the reason why they decided to tie the knot in the first place. Nonetheless, once the planning is complete and the actual wedding day approaches, the bride and the groom can finally relax and enjoy the celebration of their love.
Where did the proposal take place?
Before a wedding takes place someone has to propose. In some cases, the woman proposes to the man or both partners casually decide that it is time to get married. However, more often than not the man will propose to the woman.
Pick an engagement ring.
More often than not, a marriage proposal is accompanied by an engagement ring. Indeed, most men don’t even contemplate proposing until they find the perfect ring. In theory, engagement rings represent a formal agreement that the marriage is to take place sometime in the future.
Pick a season.
Some couples love summer and as such will get married in June, July or August. Others on the other hand might want to get married in spring since spring is the season that symbolizes love and renewal (perfect for starting a new chapter in one’s life!). Other couples might have first met in autumn and as such, might decide to hold their wedding celebration then. Still others might choose to have their wedding in winter.
Pick a day.
Almost everyone prefers to celebrate their wedding on a weekend. After all, most people are off work on weekends and as such, hopefully almost all those invited should be able to attend. However, booking a wedding venue is not that easy – venues are often booked out for months if not years in advance - and sometimes couples have no choice but to hold their ceremony on a weekday.
Will a professional wedding planner be hired?
It is said that one’s wedding day is the most important day in one’s life. It comes as no surprise that everyone wants it to be as perfect as possible. And while some people might be great at planning and organizing things (or have friends or relatives who are good at it) some decide to hire a professional wedding planner to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.
Pick the venue.
There are countless options available when it comes to choosing the ideal wedding venue. For example, hotels are always popular, but might seem slightly boring to some. Other wedding venue options include vineyards, castles and botanical gardens. Choose one.
Pick a theme.
One doesn’t necessarily need to choose a theme for a wedding celebration to be a success but more often than not, a theme simplifies matters. Most couples – and professional wedding planners – will without doubt agree that having a theme helps with the overall planning process.
Pick the table centerpiece.
No event looks good with bare tables, hence why it is common to have table centerpieces. The most popular table centerpieces are without doubt flowers and candles, but one can also opt for more unique options such as lanterns or mason jars filled with fairy lights.
Pick a wedding trend.
Recent wedding trends include offbeat animals (forget cats and dogs, we're talking about animals such as llamas), bridal capes (instead of bridal veils), eco weddings (for those who are proud of their sustainable lifestyle) and unplugged weddings (get your guests to be present in the moment by asking them to switch off their phones).
Pick the invitations.
While most couples will tell their family and friends about the upcoming wedding in person it is also common to send out physical wedding invitations. More often than not wedding invitations reflect the overall theme of the wedding. They are also a good way to remind one’s guests as to when the wedding is taking place and any other details that one might forget.
Who will be invited?
Some couples want their wedding to be a quiet and private celebration. As such, they will only invite their family and the closest of friends. Other couples on the other hand want their wedding to be a large and joyous occasion, as they will invite everyone they know.
Pick a celebrity guest.
Most people dream of meeting their favorite celebrity at one point or another in their lives. What better time to meet him or her than during the happiest day of our lives? If given the choice, which one of the below four celebrities would you invite to your wedding?
Pick the dress.
Picking a bridal dress might seem easy in theory. In reality, it is anything but. While there are many bridal dress options out there it can be quite challenging to decide between the different cuts and colors. Some brides might even decide to go for slightly unconventional options, such as bridal suits or patterned vintage dresses.
Pick the shoes.
Once the bride chooses the perfect wedding dress it is then time to choose the perfect shoes. The type of shoes that a bride will go for will depend totally on her personality and her personal preferences. For example, some brides can’t imagine wearing anything but heels to their wedding ceremony whereas others value comfort above all else and as such will go for sneakers.
Pick the flowers for the bouquet.
Few people are aware that the tradition of wedding bouquets originated during the Victorian era. Indeed, the bridal bouquet was made popular by Queen Victoria. Back in the Victorian era, lovers sent each other flowers that represented different things and it is said that wedding bouquets were supposed to represent this romantic love.
Pick the hairstyle.
The type of hairstyle that a bride decides to go for usually depends on her overall outfit and particularly on her dress. Popular wedding hairstyles include romantic curls, half-up half-down hairstyles with braids, classic low chignons and last but not least, low ponytails.
Pick a hair accessory.
Depending on the type of hairstyle that a bride chooses she might or might not want to go for hair accessories. The most popular hair accessory is without doubt a veil. Nonetheless, some brides opt to skip the veil and go for more modern hair accessories instead.
Pick the makeup look.
The makeup look that a bride will go for will once again depend on her overall outfit. For example, if the bride’s dress is very elegant and sophisticated, chances are that she will go for either a romantic or a natural makeup look.
Pick the groom's outfit.
Most bridegrooms are not as obsessed and particular about the outfit that they will wear on the big day as the bride. Nonetheless, they do spend quite a lot of time choosing between the different outfit options available. For example, some might feel it fitting to wear a full suit whereas others will want to go for a more relaxed outfit, such as jeans and a shirt.
Pick the shoes for the groom.
The bridegroom’s outfit is not complete until he chooses the perfect shoes. The shoes that the bridegroom will decide to opt for will depend not only on his overall outfit but also on his own personal preferences. For example, some men might decide to go for formal shoes whereas others might opt for sneakers instead.
What will the groomsmen wear?
Sometimes the groomsmen are allowed to wear whatever they want. Other times, the groom and the bride might ask the groomsmen to wear something specific. Still other times the groom and the bride might choose the exact outfits that are to be worn by the groomsmen.
What will the bridesmaids wear?
Some brides don’t really care as to what their bridesmaids wear. Other brides do care and might ask them to wear something specific or at least to stick to a specific color. Still other brides will choose the exact dresses that are to be worn by the bridesmaids.
Pick a song to walk down the aisle to.
When it comes to choosing a song to walk down the aisle to, most people tend to go for traditional wedding processional songs. The reason for that is simple: well-known wedding songs prompt guests to await the bride’s arrival. Nonetheless, there are no rules that say that one can’t go for fun, unconventional songs either.
Walk down the aisle alone or with someone else?
Traditional brides often choose to walk down the aisle with someone else, such as a parent, a sibling or even a best friend. Nonetheless, being walked down the aisle is a tradition that originated back when arranged marriages were the norm and when being walked down the aisle by someone prevented the bride from running away. As such, some brides choose to forego this tradition.
Pick the rings.
During the wedding ceremony the bride and the groom exchange wedding rings. Wearing a wedding ring indicates to others that the person is married. Wedding rings have been around ever since Ancient Egyptian times. It is generally believed that removing a wedding ring from one’s finger is bad luck.
Yes or no to a ring bearer?
Who would say yes and who would say no to a ring bearer? A ring bearer is typically a young boy (usually a relative of either the bride or the groom) who brings the rings during the wedding ceremony. However, sometimes pets (more often than not, dogs) are chosen as the ring bearers instead.
Will there be a flower girl?
As the name probably makes it quite clear, a flower girl is a girl who walks down the aisle during the wedding ceremony scattering flower petals. She usually walks in front of the bride and is more often than not a relative of either the bride or the groom.
Pick the finger food.
No wedding celebration is complete without plenty of food. While the main meal that is going to be served during the wedding reception is without doubt incredibly important, it is no less important to choose the perfect finger food. Grilled peaches with ricotta, cauliflower pesto balls, candied bacon and spicy chicken wings are all good options.
Pick the main meal.
Choosing the main meal that is to be served during the wedding reception is not as easy as it might initially sound. After all, it is necessary to ensure that the meal will be enjoyed by all guests and as such it is a good idea to choose something simple such as pizza or burgers.
Pick the cake.
Most people will probably agree that no wedding is complete without a wedding cake. Nowadays there are countless of cake options that couples can choose from. For example, some couples might decide to go for a traditional and elegant wedding cake whereas others might opt for a quirky cake (Star Wars or Harry Potter themed for example).
What flavor will the cake be?
When it comes to choosing the wedding cake’s flavor most couples opt for safe (and some may say slightly boring) options such as vanilla, chocolate or red velvet. Nonetheless, others like to be more daring and as such they may go for slightly unusual flavors such as Earl Grey.
How many tiers will the cake have?
Most wedding cakes are tiered cakes and as such they look incredibly impressive. Indeed, one could say that the more tiers the wedding cake has the more imposing and majestic it will look. Still, some couples prefer the simplicity of one-tier cakes.
Pick a cake topper.
Some couples like to add a wedding cake topper to further increase the effect that the wedding cake will have on their guests. Bride and groom wedding cake toppers are without doubt the most popular cake toppers out there but there are plenty of other impressive – and some may say more tasteful – toppers that couples can opt for.
Pick another dessert.
No wedding reception would be complete without a wedding cake but it is always a good idea to have more than one dessert. Some fun dessert ideas that are not cakes include waffle sundaes, mini pies on a stick, berry parfaits and milk and cookies.
Pick a signature drink.
While guests can usually choose between different drink options at a wedding reception it is not uncommon to have one signature drink. Choose one signature drink from the four options below (Champagne, Old Fashioned, Manhattan and Long Island Iced Tea).
Yes or no to a bouquet throw?
A bouquet throw is a popular wedding tradition during which the bride tosses her flower bouquet to the female guests. It is generally believed that the person who catches the bouquet is next to get married! Of course, it is not at all necessary to have a bouquet throw. Indeed, brides with expensive bouquets often choose to skip this tradition.
Registry or cash?
To avoid receiving unnecessary gifts or gifts that might be duplicates (how many sets of cutlery can one couple have?!) most couples decide to either register for gifts or simply accept cash. Gift registry is of course the more courteous option but cash gifts are becoming more and more popular.
Pick the wedding favors.
Wedding favors are a nice way to thank one’s guests for attending the wedding ceremony. Wedding favors are usually quite cheap and can be either bought in store or made at home. All in all, they are a nice touch.
Pick the transportation.
After the wedding reception is over the newlyweds usually take off in a vehicle that has been hired especially for the occasion. The most popular transport methods include limousines, vintage cars (which often have “Just Married” banners on them), horse-drawn carriages and motorcycles. Choose one!
Pick the honeymoon destination.
After the wedding ceremony is over it is common for newlyweds to go on a honeymoon. The type of honeymoon – relaxing or adventurous for example – that the couple decides to go on completely depends on their preferences and personalities. Choose the ideal honeymoon destination below!
