Get Physically Fit For Your Wedding

If you are serious about being trim and fit for your wedding, you need to keep in mind that it will not happen overnight. If anyone tells you that you will be model slim in just a couple of days run out of there as fast as you can and don’t look back. When it comes to fitness there is no magic pill or quick fix. The best solutions take time.

Now some brides are blessed to already have a good body that just needs toning or firming up. For the women, the most obvious area they want to improve is their tummy. Every bride wants to have that slim waist that looks so sexy. It will also look absolutely great when you get into your bikini on your honeymoon.

Thankfully, gone are they days when people would tell you that you need to do 300 sit ups, crunches and leg-lifts every day to get your belly flat. A sensible trainer will tell you the quality of your workout is more important. You can achieve good results doing ab work outs like in Pilates.

Another area is the triceps. Once you are out of your teens your triceps sag if you don’t exercise them. The last thing you want is to wave at your guests as you leave in your honeymoon car and have your triceps wagging byebye as well. Ladies, watch the “Princess Diaries” and learn to wave gracefully so as to minimize the wobbling above the elbow.

It will never hurt to exercise those arms. If you don’t want to use any weights, why not try doing some tricep dips? You can do this anywhere using a sturdy chair or your bed as a prop and your body weight for resistance. If you have dumbbells, you have more options. You can do tricep kickbacks, tricep extensions and the tricep press.

Now ladies, some of you aren’t comfortable with lifting weights. You don’t want to develop bulky muscles which is why you’re reluctant. The good news is developing bulky muscles is very hard for women. You really have to work out for a long time and life heavier weights to do that.

Seriously, you don’t have to lift weights if you don’t want to. A good pilates class will teach you how to develop a leaner, stronger body without the bulk. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Pilates, it is one of the favorite ways dancers keep fit and trim. It is fun to do and can be done anywhere. Why not check if there is a class in your gym and try it out?

It is always more fun to work out with a partner rather than alone. Why not ask your bridesmaids to work out with you? You can motivate each other to get into shape and have fun shaping up for your wedding. It will also be a great memory of friendship between you.

Don’t wait until the wedding is almost upon you before starting. The more time you give yourself, the easier it will be. Exercising may even become a habit and you’ll stay fit and trim long after the wedding is done.

Usher Them In

The sun is shining, the skies are clear blue and all your loved ones have gathered, plus a few more. It is the most special day of your life and you hope that your dream wedding will be achieved.

The ceremony begins and you feel like you floated down the aisle. Your first kiss as man and wife was the sweetest moment. There was nothing like it. You are so happy and all set to party.

Unfortunately, when you get there everybody is still milling around. Nobody seems to know where to sit. In fact it looks like there just aren’t enough tables to go around. Your entourage is standing with you, waiting outside the double doors while inside the food is ready and waiting to be served just as soon as all of you are back.

At this point you have some choices. First, you can ask your family and friends to please find a table so that the party can begin. Your guests will basically sit where they will and all you can do is try to fill each table. This works for those weddings where the families and friends know each other well or are very sociable and are used to mingling with strangers.

Your second option is to form a receiving line and ask your entourage to start seating guests. Enlist the help of your guests who know the other guests well. Ask them to help you seat everybody quickly and comfortably.

If this sounds chaotic, it can be. It can also be rather tiring and consume a lot of time. Some couples will just say, “just get everyone seated and let us eat”! Are you one of them?

Seriously, if your having an intimate to small wedding reception, this wouldn’t really be a problem for you. People who know each other will naturally gravitate together and the whole atmosphere is relaxed.

On the other hand, the longer your guest list, the more important that you have someone attending to your guests. It is also necessary that you figure out if you want a receiving line or if you want to make a grand entrance. Knowing how you will start your reception will help you determine how to handle getting everyone seated quickly.

It is always a good idea to get a wedding coordinator. It will be their job to make sure that everyone is seated according to your plan. They will make sure that you get to have the kind of entrance you want as well. As professionals, they should have the necessary seating plan drawn and visible for your guests. They should also carry lists and usher your guests to their assigned tables. They may even have place cards for each person at every table.

If you really don’t want to hire a wedding coordinator, make sure to brief your entourage that they will have a special task at the reception before you make your entrance. Never underestimate the purpose of your groomsmen and bridesmaids. They also double as your ushers and should know before hand where to direct each guest.

No matter what happens, enjoy your reception. It is your special day and it is your party. Have a great time.

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Wedding Movies

Movies are fun to watch. They can be great entertainment. At the same time they can be very useful and educational. In fact, movies can help you plan for your wedding. Just imagine, here are examples of weddings captured on screen and broadcasted to millions. You can bet that they were well thought out even if they were just for the screen. Check these out:

The Wedding Singer: A comedy with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. This movie can give you an idea of the music you won’t want to have at your wedding and the importance of listening to the band or wedding singer perform elsewhere before hiring them. There is one really cute song from the movie’s soundtrack that is already becoming a wedding favorite. The song is called “I Want to Grow Old with You”. You might want to have it play at your reception.

My Best Friends Wedding: Get ideas for your own outdoor wedding and evening reception. Interesting ice sculpture of Michaelangelo’s David that was so realistic one of the bridesmaids got stuck. Cameron Diaz is a classy bride and Julia Roberts looks gorgeous in her gown without outshining the bride. Another favorite song for weddings is used here. It’s called “The Way You Look Tonight”.

The wedding Planner: Jennifer Lopez is the ideal wedding planner. She is a professional who is well prepared and very organized at every wedding she handles. She has tips that every bride should hear such as how to deal with a bad tan. Unfortunately, she falls for the groom before she knew he was her client’s betrothee. Still, here is a movie that is a great example of facing up to the reality of whether you should get married or not. It is great to be in love but marriage is the real thing. Enter into it with all questions answered and no doubt in your heart that your marrying the person you want to be with for the rest of your life.

There are also three kinds of wedding shown here. The wedding in the opening scene is held in church. The wedding of Matthew McConaughey and Bridgette Wilson was set in the park while Jennifer Lopez opted to have her nuptials in city hall. Three different gowns, settings and arrangements for your to take a look at in this movie.

Runaway Bride: stars Julia Roberts as a woman who keeps getting engaged but can’t seem to say I do. She gets engaged four times but attempts to get married five times in this movie. That means five wedding looks and themes for your wedding research. Great soundtrack too though most of the songs aren’t favorites for weddings. This is one movie that talks about knowing yourself well, before you join your life to someone else so that you are giving 100% of yourself not just what you think they want.

And because weddings aren’t just about the bride and groom, how about watching these movies: Father of the Bride, Wedding Date and My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding. They can help you keep your sense of humor when your relatives are driving you crazy. Truth is, they just want you to have the best wedding ever held.

Watch these movies and feel free to take notes. If nothing else, have some great laughs over the antics of the characters.

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The Wedding Storybook

Remember your mom’s wedding album? If it is anything like our mom’s, it’s white and about three inches thick with the pictures placed between cardboard sheets. All the images are posed and rather stiff. Not exactly joyful sounding.

Thankfully, wedding photography has grown and improved a lot over the years. There are now many highly skilled photographers. There are now more choices on how you want your dream day captured. No longer are you stuck with stiff, near lifeless images.

You can choose to hire a photographer who does portrait work. This basically means that this person is more likely to ask you and your guests to pose for the wedding pictures. You will have a choice of what particular moments you want included. Most of the shots will definitely be about you sitting or standing with various guests. There will probably be at least two photographers and a lot of lights, much like if you were in a studio. This is wonderful for those who are used to the camera and love to pose.

On the other hand, you can go for a photojournalist. A photojournalist is one who is used to capturing fleeting moments. They catch the moment in action as it happens. They aim to capture the soul of the event as it unfolds before their eyes, raw, unplanned. This is great for those who are actually uncomfortable striking a pose and are more intent on having an album of special moments captured as they take place. Usually, a team of photographers will be present if you choose this option. They will do their best to blend in and be as unobtrusive as possible so that the bride and groom feel free to have fun even if they are being captured for posterity.

Once the images are captured you will be asked how you want them in your album. You can choose to have it much like our parent’s albums or you can create your own style. Nowadays, personalizing everything about the wedding is expected.

You are no longer limited to white for your album. You can choose a leather album if you want or place it in a specially hand crafted case. It really is up to you.

Thanks to digital imaging, you are no longer limited to having your pictures stuck between boards. You can actually have your wedding album made into a storybook, with the whole page actually being a picture or a combination of images. It actually makes a nice change and your kids and grandkids will definitely enjoy flicking through your wedding album and seeing your wedding day unfold.

Your wedding album is meant to be the story of your romance in image form. It would be sad if you are unhappy with how it turns out when there are so many great photographers to choose from. Take the time to go around and explore your options. These professionals are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to capture your dream wedding and present you with your storybook of love.

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To Have and To Hold

Everyone gets so excited over the trimmings for the wedding. It is but natural. After all it is a major event in one’s life to choose to bind ourselves to another and to commit our self into another’s care. Often, we are so intent on making everything very personal so that it will feel more natural when we do say our vows.

There is a saying though that is very apt for some. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Sometimes the simple and traditional “I do” truly is more than enough to express how we feel. With your indulgence, shall we examine the traditional wedding vow:

I take thee to be my wife/husband

What can be more special. You are saying out loud to the person standing beside you, and to your witnesses, that you have chosen him or her to be a permanent part of your life. You are saying out loud how special this person is and that of the many people in the world, he or she is your choice of mate.

To have and to hold

Marriage is a commitment to your relationship. It is one that you have identified as worth fighting for and is such should be cared for to the best of your ability. No one may get in the way of your partnership.

To love, honor and cherish

Above all others, you are choosing this one person. You put your life in his or her hands as he or she does in your. Treat this person with respect and care for them as your most precious gem. To have found them at all is a blessing. Treasure them and let them know everyday that they are wanted, appreciated and loved. Treat them like the king or queen of your heart and they hopefully will do the same for you.

For richer or poorer

Some marriages are made for financial reasons. It is quite common to feel like Cinderella marrying the prince. It feels great to suddenly have more options by the blessing your spouse shares with you the moment you say I do. Keep in mind though that fortunes do turn. Businesses go up and down and you never know when life may throw you some major budget cuts.

This is one reason why wealthy people want their future spouse to sign prenuptial agreements. They want to marry someone who will llove them for who they are, not their money. If you feel you can’t live with this person if you were as poor as church mice, better not to get married.

For better or worse

Life is sometimes not as smooth as we like. You’re getting married now, while both of you are young and have bright futures ahead of you. Will you still be there if another hurricane Katrina or 9/11 were to hit? Can you be firm in the face of fear and hunger? Good or bad, you are meant to be together when you exchange rings.

In sickness and in health

You chose to marry a virile, handsome man or a slim sexy woman. People naturally change as they grow older. They may lose their figure. They may acquire illnesses like diabetes or cancer. Sometimes, it is an accident where they may be drastically transformed to the opposite of what they are now.

Marriage is about loving the person knowing the risks of whatever genetic maladies they may carry. It means not leaving if suddenly they need to wear an adult diaper and you become their caregiver. It means loving enough to help them fight for their life when everyone else tells you to give up on him or her because he has a disease.

Til death do we part

Annulments and divorce have become a commonplace thing in our modern world. Yet marriage was meant to be for our lifetime, not just a couple of years. Choose wisely and be sure before walking down the aisle. Be among the blesses to truly be life partners.

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