A wedding is a very special occasion. A couple deciding to live together forever till they live. Make a family, with children who may become leaders of tomorrow in their own fields.

How does one wish a newly wedded couple? What to wish? What to say in front of so many people in the wedding?

You need to get yourself prepared beforehand, if you are to give a speech or say your wishes at the wedding.

What are wishes? What is the role of wishes in a couple’s life? Why do we wish them a happy life together?

The first role of a wish is to join the couple in their happiness. Share the happiness. “Yes, I am very happy for both of you. I feel very happy myself on this beautiful occasion. I wish you a lovely life together. Please enjoy your life together. Fight your battles together and share your fruits of labor together. Please bring new children in this world. Make them happy citizens of a happy world.”

We have such thoughts and convey our thoughts to the couple in many words. Sometimes, it so happens that watching everybody wishing the couple, we all become mechanical in our wishes. The warmth gets lost. The words lose the deeper meaning and become more of a ceremony to be finished as soon as possible.

We can avoid this happening. When you attend a wedding next, look at the couple carefully. Imagine their future life together. The children, the middle age, and growing old together till death separates them. Imagine the whole life that they will live together. Imagine the pains and the pleasures of their life. Ignore looking at the decorations, the guests and everything else. Focus only upon the couple and you will find a transformation taking place in your thoughts.

After this your wishes will be spoken from the heart and your wishes will truly impact the lives of the couple. Make your wishes help the couple in every way. Hundreds of such heart spoken wishes will bring forward such a change that the couple will surely have a beautiful life. Wishes have power. We may not be able to understand that power. But if wishes are made from the heart, that power can destroy many obstacles. Please use that power, because you have it.

Here’s some tips for those who found themselves in bad hair situations.

Bad hair before wedding

So, let’s look into the common problems that you face with hair:

• Oily hair
• Split ends
• Unruly hair
• Dandruff control
• Faded colors

Oily hair, though oily hair is largely linked to genetics and hormones, there are ways that could make hair less oily. Note that for oily hair, alkaline shampoos work better, so look for shampoo formulated for oily hair, or—make your own solution! Adding a few drops of dish-washing detergent may actually do the trick. Try rinsing hair with diluted vinegar, black tea, lemon juice or even alcohol. Run the rinse through your hair after shampoo then rinse again with clean water.

Avoid using conditioner, as it will make your hair appear oilier.

Split ends, split ends usually are an indicator of dry, brittle hair. Thus, apply plenty of conditioner, especially at the end of your hair to keep it moisturized. Oils such as Jojoba oil helps with locking in moisture while keeping your hair smooth. Brush your hair before shower to avoid tangles, but try not to brush them while hair is wet to avoid breakage. If you want to get rid of the split ends quickly, trim your hair, but make sure you trim at least 1 ½ inch up to prevent further splitting.

Avoid constant usage of hair dryer, hair-straightening devices or any thermal hair treatment. This will only make it more brittle and worsen split ends and hair breakage.

Unruly hair, Frizzy hair, out-of-control curls, these are some examples of hair that refused to be tamed, usually either due to dryness, or lack of proper nutrients or conditioning. To tame unruly hair, you may start with toning down the curls with no-frizz hair products. Always brush your hair, especially the fringe, to keep it in shape. When going out, apply hair gel or a mixture of gel and warm water—gently massage and apply to hair, to keep your locks in shape. If hair remains hard to tame, wear a trendy hat over it. For long hair, you may follow the above tips in care, and try to tie your hair up, in a simple pony tail or braid, when you are out.

Take care to condition your hair regularly, and avoid using 3-in-1 shampoos, where the conditioning nutrients are usually washed out and ineffective.

Bad hair before wedding

Danddruff control, dandruff, as we commonly known, is caused by either fungus, or a dry scalp, which usually are results of poor diet and hygiene care for hair. For treatment, using a dandruff-control shampoo such as Head & Shoulders is the most convenient and effective, as these shampoos usually contains zinc pyrithione, which kills the fungus that causes dandruff. However, for more effective treatment, combine it with remedies such as a vinegar rinse after shampoo, to scrub off the flakes. Rotate your anti-dandruff shampoo for more effectiveness.

When the problem lessens, you can start using normal shampoo with moisturizing effect, and rotate between the anti-dandruff shampoo 3 times per week.

Faded colors, If you have been using hair coloring, after some time your hair may get faded and loose the color. So you’ll be stuck in the middle, it’s not your original hair color nor it’s the one you have colored. So you might wanna go and check out a color that is not so different from what you have colored previously. This will make a safe play for such an occasion.

So some people you know getting married? You have no idea what to buy for them? Here’s my thoughts on this.

Things get easier if you know them. You can pick things that they like, things that they haven’t bought yet. Sometimes it’s more polite to ask them straightforward. Unless you are making a surprise gift.

Of course, it also depends on your budget. Think of something that is not so expensive and still is practical. Since it’s a wedding gift think of something they can use together in their new family.

Give something that they would love to get, remember there would be bunch of other people giving their gifts. You certainly would want to give something outstanding from others. Something special, something that they will use and remember you.

Now if you don’t know them, it’s tougher. Things get complicated, you must be sure it’s what they need and somebody else haven’t bought it. So it’s good to ask around other people.

Keep in mind that some items can be banned or taboo in their religions/beliefs or just out of place.

But to play safe you can get:

1. Some kind of furniture. New weds would definitely need one.
2. Dish sets.
3. House keeping equipments. For example dish washer, vacuum cleaner etc.
4. Things they can decorate their future home. Some drawings, clock etc.
5. Open tickets for a holiday. Bali!
6. Photo book, album.
7. Jewelery, if you can afford.
8. Online and as well as offline stores give out gift vouchers.

Whatever you are thinking of, always make a list of possible gifts and then discuss it with your boyfriend/girlfriend or somebody close. Get it before hand and wrap it in a nice package. Some kind of small postcard would be wonderful.

Ultimately, if you are totally out of ideas – you can put some money in an envelope and pass it to them. This is a common tradition in asian cultures.

What’s your wedding gift ideas?

Pegged as the “happiest day of your life,” a wedding can also be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining days of your life. Much of this associated stress comes from the whole planning process, which can take anywhere from a few weeks all the way up to a year or two.

If you aren’t hiring a wedding planner there are a few things that you need to consider to keep stress to a minimum. Here are some key points to keep in mind.

• Ask for help -While chances are good that both the family of the bride and groom will volunteer their time in the planning, don’t be afraid to ask if they don’t. In all likelihood, they just assumed that you had everything covered and didn’t want anyone else meddling. Delegating to both family and members of the wedding party is totally acceptable and highly encouraged.
• Budget yourself - It’s important that you stick to a realistic budget when planning your perfect day. In tough economic times like these, it’s important to save money wherever possible. If you have plans to or recently purchased a home, think about the costs associated with that big purchase and reduce the number of decorations or consider a cash bar instead of an open bar. Areas where you can easily cut costs include:
  • Food/Wedding Cake – Consider gourmet cupcakes instead of a big, expensive wedding cake
  • Beverages – Cash bar instead of open bar
  • Decorations – Don’t go overboard. Subtlety isn’t a bad thing
  • Venue – Hold the ceremony and or reception at a family member’s home
  • Bridesmaid & Groomsmen Gifts – Think functional & stylish, not frivolous and expensive
  • Wedding Dress & Tux – Shop sales for the dress and rent, don’t buy your tuxedo
• It’s his day also – For many husbands-to-be, involvement in the planning process ends after the proposal. It’s OK for the men to be involved, in fact it’s highly encouraged. One great way to get the men involved is have them plan the groomsmen gifts. Whether it is some nice leather briefcases, fancy shaving kits or cologne sets – the groom is going to have a better idea of what his groomsmen want.
• Don’t wait till the last minute - Probably the worst thing you could do is waiting until the last minute to get things done. By giving yourself enough time beforehand, the actual day of will be infinitely less stressful. Invitations should be mailed out at least 6 weeks before the event and request RSVPs no later than 3 weeks before the event. This will give you adequate time to inform the caterers. You also need time to find a dress, get it altered as well as allow time for the bridesmaids to be fitted for and have their dresses altered.

It’s important to remain level-headed about the whole planning process, keeping in mind that when all is said and done, you’ll have each other. While it’s OK to strive for perfection, you need to plan for a few small bumps in the road. Going in with above average expectations is just going to make things all that much worse when they don’t go according to plan. Keeping it real and the “happiest day of your life” will be just that.

First of all, you can often save a bundle simply by getting married during a less popular time period! Weddings that fall on a Saturday–either during the afternoon or at night– quite frequently are more expensive than weddings on any other day. For an alternative time that’s often convenient for your guests, consider a Sunday afternoon wedding.

In addition, you can sometimes save money by getting married during a less popular month. January, February, March, and November are considered “off-season” months (at least if you live in the Northern hemisphere). The warmer months are much more popular, as is December, especially around Christmas. And keep in mind that while a February wedding can be cheaper, prices may spike around Valentine’s Day.

1) Think about the journey you will make and who will be in the wedding cars. It is important that you think about where the pick up points are and exactly who you would like to be in the cars. How many bridesmaids, flower girls and pageboys will you be having, this will determine how many cars you will need. If you want to stick to the traditional car then why not consider hiring a classic seven seat Daimler Limousine? Also, think about asking a relative or friend to take any large bags or luggage as not all cars have enough storage space.

2) Think about timing and be realistic. Decide on the route of your journey as early as possible and make sure the wedding car hire company knows exactly where you want to go. Some brides like to take a special route to the church, maybe to pass their old school or friends homes, while after the ceremony the bride and groom may want to enjoy a drive round in the wedding car before going to the reception. The car hire company will help you plan a route and timings but consider what you would like. It may be that you need 2 cars in order to get the wedding party to the locations in the right order and on time.

3) Think about the car colour. It is important that the car you hire complements the colour theme of your wedding, so do not go for a bright red wedding car if your theme is ivory and pastel green. It is also worth checking before you sign the hire agreement if the wedding car hire company is willing to match the ribbons and flowers in the car with your dress or colour theme.

4) Book early. As you would expect, wedding car hire companies are bombarded with requests for their services, particularly on Saturdays and during the summer months. Therefore it is extremely important that you book your wedding car well in advance of your wedding, ideally 12 to 18 months ahead or as soon as you have set the date.

5) Think about the style of car. Just as important as getting the colour scheme of your car right, you should also ensure that the style of the wedding car reflects the style of your wedding. If you are going for a traditional or classical style wedding then a classic Rolls Royce Silver Cloud or Daimler Limousine might be the best car option. But if you are planning an original wedding or something a little different, why not look into hiring an Aston Martin DB7 or Morse Jaguar wedding car?

6) Think about your dress and your comfort in the car. Like colour and style, you will also need to consider the size of the car you hire. You need to make sure that the car is big enough to fit your dress in comfortably, particularly if the dress has a long train. The wedding car hire company will be happy to advise and to show you suitable cars, but consider the style of your outfit and how this may impact on the car that you choose. You will be able to do this by making an appointment to view the cars in person.

7) Always see cars before you book. Older cars can vary greatly in their condition, if the cars are garaged all year, they are likely to be of a higher standard and better maintained. You can check that it is the actual car you will get for your wedding, and a reputable company will be happy to invite you to their showroom to view the cars.

Ask if you get exclusive use of the car. Make sure the wedding car hire company only book one car, per wedding, per day. This means that the car is not double booked and the service is focused on your wedding day only. Some firms only have one or two cars and will try to make as much money as they can during the key wedding season. They may also have to leave for another wedding or charge by the hour with hidden additional costs if your wedding should overrun.

9) Ask if the company has public liability insurance. There are many hobbyist wedding car owners out there that do not operate as a proper business. One easy way to sort through these is to check for wedding hire insurance and public liability insurance, it is an expensive cost.

10) Ask how the company will prepare for your wedding day. The company should plan the chauffeurs schedules. Each chauffeur should have a full briefing and undergo a dry-run of the route prior to the wedding. This will also check for any disruption on the roads or any plans for roadworks that may cause delays. The cars should be prepared a couple of days before the wedding to ensure they are in tip top condition and decorated in accordance with your requirements.