iIn regards to the wedding-dress and reception?
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Your wedding day is a joint venture!  A lot of brides forget its about the groom too! hahah I say - SURE if he's that interested in the details and you both agree on the style of dress and theme if he wants to buy your wedding dress - how special is that? Thats wonderfully sweet of him. Just make sure you both agree on the details. The japanese theme and kimono sound beautiful.
1165300
When announcing a marriage that is not going to be having a follow-up reception, keep it simple.  Simply stating (for example)- It is with great pleasure to announce that on (enter date, 2006), (enter name of bride) and (enter name of groom) vowed their love and devotion to eachother in a (for example) seaside ceremony on the beaches of Hawaii.  May they have a happly and blessed life together.\n\nPeople don't really need any other information than that.  Many people understand that in today's day, age and economy, a reception is an unnecessary expense.  Those that are close enough to you already know and anyone that wants to send a gift will have access to your address from the return address on the envelope.  There is no tactful way to present the gift issue if you are not having a reception.  It would be untactful to register somewhere and include that information.  If whomever you are sending the announcements to has an actual impact on your lives, they will send a gift.
248372
What does this have to do with weddings?
1123159
Wear it for the actual wedding ceremony. \n\nBring along a change of clothes for the reception. \n\nThat way you both get your way!
1088463
Well, my sister-in-law is going to cut up her old wedding dress (this is her 2nd marriage) and wear that on her hen night! How's that for different eh?
763239
right away!  you don't want to be stressing over the wedding day when it comes.  plus you have to factor in work too.  there's only so much time you can put aside for your wedding so...yeah i'd start picking out dresses...today!
910300
Dress for the occasion, with taste. Wear something you are comfortable in, not something you have to fuss with or worry about.\nBrush up on your manners and etiquette before you go.\nBe relaxed and friendly, be yourself
939256
It is good that you are asking.  If you are old enough to ask about different styles of dress then you are smart enough to learn what is appropriate to wear to any occasion.  First, the edges on what "category" of clothing to wear to different occasions are somewhat more blurred than when I was young enough to go to father/daughter banquets, but everyone wants to look nice and not look lilke they are wearing the wrong thing.\n\nSemi-formal usually refers to men wearing a nice suit or possibly even a tuxedo (which, after all is just a nice suit too!)  The tuxedo is also referred to as "black-tie".  So, when you are older and see an invitation that refers to "black-tie" attire you will know that the men there will be dressed in nice suits or tuxes (usually with a black-tie".  When it says "white tie" it is a more formal affair and the men will be dressed in more dressy tuxes and these usually come with "white, satiny ties and tail coats"  Now, that takes care of the men?  You, being on the woman's side of things already have realized that there are not clear cut rules for us.  Semi-formal can range from a simple dress to a cocktail dress (which you are probably too young to wear).  I would say what would be appropriate would be something like a dressy church dress, or a nice party dress - although most of the young people I know don't wear dresses to parties anymore, but you probably know what I mean.  Something that you would wear to a holiday party or that is a more formal material (not something you would wear to a ball game for instance).  You might want to ask your friend what she is wearing or maybe she would come over and help you pick out something from your closet.  I started to suggest that you ask your mom or another adult female but maybe there is no one available for you to ask right now so that is why you are asking all of us.  Check with your friend.  She would not steer you wrong since she obviously wants you to come along or she would not have invited you.  Just wear something pretty and remember to use nice manners, be friendly with new people you meet, and most of all - HAVE A GOOD TIME, Cinderella!
1107031
Depends on what you want really!\nI am planning mine at the moment, so we can learn together! I am having it at a register office. I had to call to book an appointment with the superintendant registrar. They asked me when I wanted to get married and booked it over the phone! Next week we have to take our passports and proof of address to the register office to prove we haven't been married before.\nWe are having the reception at a local pub owned by a friend, and the flowers I am doing. I am buying silk flowers I can keep forever. My friends are making food so we can have a big huge buffet!\nGood luck with your wedding, get in touch with your wedding date if you need any more help!!
1051269
Your wedding day is one of the most important events of your life.  Go formal no matter what time of the day it is.  Live it up, dress to kill. and have a great time.
956254
I am from Australia\nas this country is multi-cultural; then we do not really have any fixed customs as such.\nhowever -  some things that have usually been done here are:-\n the groom & his attendants are already in place with the celebrant when the bride enters the ceremony venue being escorted by her father. the bridal attendants would precede the bride down the aisle.\nthe couples families & other guests would then often place ""good luck charms"" ( horseshoes;hearts;shoes - made from ribbons/cardboard/crocheted; & attached to a ribbon) over the arm of the bride as she & the groom walked back down the aisle.\nas the emerged from the church - the assembled guest would throw confetti over the couple ( this has been replaced by flower petals/bird seed/bubbles)\nat thestart of the reception - all the guests are assembled at their tables & the couple "announced" as they enter the room\nat the end of the reception the guests would form an arch of linked hands for the couple to walk under & every one hugs/kisses them as they leave\nask how her parents conducted their wedding.\nif you have any "australiana stores in your area you may be able to purchase things that you could use a favours or decorations\nmany brides also use the verse \n"something old; 'something new; something borrowed ; something blue; & a sixpence in your shoe: \nwhen putting their outfits together- all the items are meant for good luck \n the something old can be a grandmothers brooch pinned on or into the dress; \nmail me if I can be of further help
915307
Here's what I know:\n\nThe bride wears:\nSomething Old\nSomething New\nSomething Borrowed\nSomething Blue\n\nThe bride wears a penny in her shoe for good luck.\n\nThe special dances are bride and groom, father daughter, and mother son is optional\n\nThe groomsmen are actually a part of the wedding to protect the bride from potential sutors. The bridesmaid used to dress like brides to act as decoys if the bride is to be kidnapped.\n\nDuring the ceremony, the bride stands on the grooms left side so his sword hand is ready.\n\nThe bride carries flowers to mask her odor (if she hadn't showered -- think 1500s)\n\nSpeeches at a wedding are from the best man, maid of honor and the father of the bride.\n\nWhen guests clink their glasses with silverware the bride and groom have to stop and kiss.\nHope these help -- I know they're random!
999985
I am getting married in three weeks, and I would not be offended. I think as long as you do not wear solid white you would be fine. And it's the lower half and would certainly not be that obvious. I would assume also, that the bride would have more going on that day, than to really notice what color your skirt is.
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It depends on if you want traditional or unique.  If you are going more the unique route the website below has some really cool dresses.  The other site has a wedding guide with a lot of helpful hints and ideas.  One idea I like for the reception is the disposable cameras on the table for your friends/family to make special/funny photo memories for you.
87309
Pretty colors! Why not try a 3 or 4 tier rounded cake. Brown all over frosting with turquoise vines and very small flowers? That would be pretty. But use your imagination. Stick with the feeling you want to convey at your wedding. Good Luck.
237633
IF it was my wedding, I would use multi colored dresses (different than the brides color of course) Suggest that you preapprove color / dress before purchase is made. This way, both of you can have the best of both worlds. Maybe they can use the dress for another occasion at a later date. (No more than 1 of each color though) Multi-colored flowers also.
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First of all, buy a dress on sale.  Also, get married in a church. The flowers should be simple. Shop around for bargains.  Instead of a large sit down meal, do a cake and punch reception. You can get a cake from Albertson's or Stater Brothers. They will do an excellent job for a low price.  We had musician friends play at the reception and a friend agreed to MC.  Keep it simple, but elegant.