PlanningYourThemeWedding

Rather than waiting for the first day of spring, January was the time of the year that kept singles the most active in Ireland. Epiphany, January 6, was the busiest time for matchmaking. There was a church ruling established in 1563 that prohibited weddings during Lent. The Irish had misinterpreted the ruling. They felt that marriages should take place before Lent. Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, was the most favorite day for Irish weddings. When planning a wedding, there are a few basics to consider first. The location of the wedding will appear on the invitations. The last few days of winter can be spent indoors making wedding invitations. Invitations should be sent six to eight weeks before a wedding date. Since St Patricks Day is a holiday, sending invitations eight weeks before a wedding day is advisable. With only a few simple ingredients, invitations can be made to send to guests. A few window screenings can be kept within a short walking distance of the house. The...

Sky written words by a plane fade into the clouds. Genuine love deserves words that can be seen through permanent words. A ribbon in the sky is a dramatic leap of faith that can be read by all. It can easily propose a marriage or announce a wedding day that is going to take place. It can be seen from a picture window, family picnic or any other shared event. Hope, peace, beliefs, faiths and love are causes that can become part of the entire wedding plan. Choosing a location that is receptive to a cause can highten the awareness of a cause. A botanical garden that is overflowing with foilage will easily take guests away from the frosty days of January and into a green world. Museums are rich in object of art and raise awareness about topics. Ribbons are a traditional wedding element. Tulle, ric rac, dots, stripes, sheer organza, checkered ribbon, gingham and satin ribbon are only a few of the possibilities for ribbon types. Through the use of colors, awareness ribbon can ...