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The lighting of the unity candle is a forty-year-old ceremonial custom which symbolizes the joining together of husband and wife; metaphorically speaking, two distinct souls becoming one. This is lit by two taper candles which represent the detachment of spiritual life and of family prior to marriage. The unity candle is typically illuminated by the mothers of both the bride and groom indicating ...

Indeed, spring is a wonderful time to host a bridal shower. While the wedding can be any theme and season you agree upon as a couple, the wedding shower primarily focuses on the bride. It's her time to be as creative as she wants to be and plan an event that all of her close friends and family will enjoy. Don't think wild – that's what the bachelorette party is for. Bridal showers are a time of pink flowers ...

Keeping your head above water during the planning process can be arduous if there is family conflict of any kind. Following the tidings of your engagement, seemingly small impediments could end up escalating into a chasm of detestation. Although the mother-in-laws tend to get the bad rap, family issues could originate at any time and between anyone. Only a few couples will be lucky enough to escape the ...

In the midst of the wedding hubbub it's easy to forget about the little things. It's just so hard to remember every detail, especially for the budgeting bride. When coping with limited financial assets it's easier to turn away from any and all of the additional luxuries that would make the wedding perfect. The rationale is that the wedding is fleeting and only one day in your life, so why spend your entire ...

The maid of honor and best man carry a lot of the nuptial responsibilities on their shoulders. They acquire their special title by being impervious and faithful friends to the bride and groom, who in turn entrust them with the most important day of their entire life. In accordance with the wedding hierarchy, the marrying couple would be the “king and queen” of the ceremonials while the ...