Lesbian Wedding Vows Speak of Pain and Triumph
July 30, 2006 | All Wedding Articles, Wedding Vows
Lesbian wedding vows are a great expression of commitment and desire. They are written by a couple who want the world to know the strength and sincerity of their love. They have very few models that they can use to write their wedding vows. The few that are available on the net may not be enough for these couples who defy tradition, and redefine social values.
Most lesbians hate to be referred to as husband and wife, and also do not like the word marriage for its heterosexual connotations. Their vows speak of lifelong union between partners or spouses. More often than not, the partners sit together and draft the wedding vows. They pore over each word, and study the meaning and impact of each pledge. That is why there is far more passion and fire in these vows than traditional vows.
Many lesbians even use the vows to make a personal statement regarding the pain they went through before they could stand together and be joined in a union. They express the hope that many more couples like them will summon the necessary courage, and enter into a union. There is a deep undercurrent of personal pain and triumph, hopes and anguish in lesbian vows.
Popularity: 45%
Free Wedding Toasts Can Be Found at Several Websites
June 14, 2006 | All Wedding Articles, Wedding Toasts
There are scores of websites where one can access free wedding toasts. These toasts have been collected and posted by good Samaritans to help the bride and the groom, not to forget the Best Man. Most of these toasts have been beaten to death by overuse. But they are still fun to read. Here are some free toasts that have been made in the name of Bride and Groom at numerous weddings:
May the roof above you never fall in and may you both never fall out.
Marriage is a community consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves - making in all, two.
May we all be invited to your golden wedding celebrations.
Here’s to the groom with bride so fair, And here’s to the bride with groom so rare!
May the most you wish for be the least you get.
Happy marriages begin when we marry the one we love, and they blossom when we love the one we married.
May all your ups and downs come only in the bedroom.
Popularity: 18%
Plus Size Wedding Dresses
May 26, 2006 | All Wedding Articles, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Gowns
For the plus size bride, the search for a wedding dress used to be a bit more difficult. However, today, as the world of fashion realizes that the average sized woman is a size twelve, the availability of beautiful plus size wedding dresses is on the rise. You should be able to find something that is both lovely and well fitting.
The first place to look in online. If you do a search for plus size wedding gowns or wedding dresses plus size, you will get a huge list of potential websites that offer either information on wedding dresses, wedding dress galleries, or links to designers who work with plus size dresses.
It is a good idea to write down the names of the designers that specialize in plus size dresses. You may also find wedding dress designers that offer a line especially for plus size brides. Write these names down and see if you can find the retail locations that offer these lines. If you cannot, you can use the name list to call local bridal shops and ask if they carry the designers you are interested in.
Popularity: 27%
Irish Wedding Toasts Are Steeped In Tradition
May 2, 2006 | All Wedding Articles, Wedding Toasts
Irish wedding toasts are well known for their wit and wry humor, their sense of history and tradition. For instance, the Irish don’t sign off the toast with cheers but with “Slainte”, the Irish for “to your health”. This makes the Irish toasts so more traditional and binding.
The great thing about Irish toasts is that they keep it simple. They stick to the basics, and speak naturally. There is no bravado and drama in their toasts but sincere, heartfelt greetings and wishes.
There are some who have a natural flair for speaking, and don’t need any prompting or preparation to propose a toast. But there are many others who have to work hard to prepare their speech. They have to weave some anecdotes, some stories to make the speech interesting. Finally, they have to make sure that they deliver the speech properly.
Popularity: 20%
All Weddings Must Have Maid of Honor Wedding Toasts
April 23, 2006 | All Wedding Articles, Wedding Toasts
The Maid of Honor wedding toast is a recent addition to wedding ceremonies. Earlier the wedding toasts were limited to the bride’s father, the groom and the Best Man. However, in more recent times the Maid of Honor has also been called upon to perform this duty. What’s more, it has been widely appreciated.
After all, if the Best Man can propose a wedding toast then why can’t a Maid of Honor? Both stand on the same pedestal, and both have equal rights to talk about the couple. The Maid of Honor can talk about some memorable moments she has shared with the bride. She can even share some witty anecdotes about the bride and the groom, their first meeting and their courting without being too personal or causing embarrassment to either of them.
Such a toast makes the ceremony so complete. The guests get glimpses of both the bride and the groom from their best friends. There is more warmth, and a greater feeling of sharing and participation for everyone.
Popularity: 9%
