http://local.interweddings.co.uk/ InterWeddings.co.uk is your complete online guide to weddings. 120 en-gb Articles@DirectoryM.com Articles@DirectoryM.com http://local.interweddings.co.uk/ InterWeddings.co.uk is your complete online guide to weddings. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Images/Image.aspx?Site=customDarkBlueWAdSense_en-GB Along with the official photographs, another great way to capture the mood of the day is with candid photographs taken by guests or members of the wedding party. Please read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Photographs_Coventry-r1377286-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Photographs_Coventry-r1377286-Coventry_EN.html The best man is usually a close friend or relative of the groom, and as an important key player in the wedding party should be chosen with care. Please read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Best_Man_Coventry-r1377285-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Best_Man_Coventry-r1377285-Coventry_EN.html When planning a wedding, you will need to check that the proposed date is suitable for everyone. Also make sure you take into account the weather at that time of year - don't forget that many exotic countries have a rainy season! And many other things as well. Please read on for more information. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Planning_Pointers_Coventry-r1377284-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Planning_Pointers_Coventry-r1377284-Coventry_EN.html Small bridesmaids often wear the same colour and style of dress as the adult attendants but you can choose to dress them quite differently as long as the different outfits compliment each other in some way. As with adult styles, little dresses can be bought at ready-to-wear retailers, hired for the day, or made to measure. Please read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Young_Attendants_Coventry-r1377283-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Young_Attendants_Coventry-r1377283-Coventry_EN.html Contrary to popular belief, the groom's role in organising a wedding extends far beyond deciding what to wear at the stag party and managing to turn up at the church in a presentable manner. Please read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Bridegroom_Coventry-r1377282-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Bridegroom_Coventry-r1377282-Coventry_EN.html Hiring a marquee is an option if a large enough garden (or suitable field) is available. Marquees come in varying sizes to accommodate most wedding parties. It allows the reception to be held at home when the house is not large enough. Flooring, dance floors, linings and lighting can also be hired and in the winter heating may also be necessary. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Receptions_in_Marquees_Coventry-r1377281-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Receptions_in_Marquees_Coventry-r1377281-Coventry_EN.html Period themes for weddings are becoming more and more popular as people want to plan something truly unique for their wedding day. Couples might choose a period theme because they share a special interest or affinity with that era, or it might just be that the bride may just find 'the perfect dress', which may look out of place in a traditional setting. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Historical_Wedding_Themes_Coventry-r1377280-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Historical_Wedding_Themes_Coventry-r1377280-Coventry_EN.html The order of service might be very brief, simply listing the stages of the ceremony, or it could include the full text of the service, including hymn words, full prayers, readings, vows and declarations. Please read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Order_of_Service_Coventry-r1377279-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Order_of_Service_Coventry-r1377279-Coventry_EN.html So, you've finally met the love of your life, your soul mate, and you've decided to spend the rest of your lives together. The first thing you'll want to do, of course, is let the whole world know, and our handy guide to announcing your engagement will help you to do just that. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Wedding_Engagement_Coventry-r1377278-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Wedding_Engagement_Coventry-r1377278-Coventry_EN.html Bridesmaids are most often dressed in a style and colour that complements the bridal gown. However, it is not compulsory for them to all wear the same style dress or the same colour, especially if they are of different builds or colouring. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Bridesmaids_Coventry-r1377277-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Bridesmaids_Coventry-r1377277-Coventry_EN.html The style and wording of the invitations should reflect the style of your wedding. Invitations can be printed in a formal, informal, or modern style, and matching envelopes and even seals are available to complete the theme. Please read on for more detailed information in the following article. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Stationery_Coventry-r1377276-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Stationery_Coventry-r1377276-Coventry_EN.html The image of a traditional white wedding in church is an appealing one for prospective brides and even those who are not regular churchgoers may still feel that marrying in church is the only proper way to do it. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Church_Wedding_Ceremonies_Coventry-r1377275-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Church_Wedding_Ceremonies_Coventry-r1377275-Coventry_EN.html Without a doubt, a wedding is probably the single most expensive event that a family or individual is likely to arrange, with the average cost being somewhere in the region of £14-16,000 (see Typical Costs ). When planning a wedding, it is all too easy to let your heart rule your head, so you must decide on the type of wedding you want, and then prioritise the items that are important to you. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Budgeting_for_a_Wedding_Coventry-r1346185-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Budgeting_for_a_Wedding_Coventry-r1346185-Coventry_EN.html Legal Aspects of a Civil Ceremony In order for a civil marriage to take place, notice must be given by each party to the superintendent registrar in the district where you live (or both districts, if you live in different places). If you intend to marry in a third district, you must also give them notice and provisionally book their time. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Civil_Weddings_Coventry-r1346183-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Civil_Weddings_Coventry-r1346183-Coventry_EN.html Traditionally, the bride's mother carries the responsibility for the social side of the event and as the hostess she will issue the invitations to the ceremony and to the reception afterwards. Her most important role though, is to support her daughter in all the stages of the planning of the wedding, even if her daughter's plans are somewhat different to the ones she may have chosen herself. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Bride_Her_Mother_3_of_3_Coventry-r1346182-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Bride_Her_Mother_3_of_3_Coventry-r1346182-Coventry_EN.html Most of the quotes and estimates you collect will be actual costs; for example, when the limousine company quotes you a price of £420 for the bridal car, that will almost always be the actual price you will pay, even if the wedding is 12 months away. However, it is always a good idea to ask, and confirm the position just in case. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Suppliers_Costs_Record_Coventry-r1346181-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Suppliers_Costs_Record_Coventry-r1346181-Coventry_EN.html Once you have decided to marry, you may well feel that you would like the whole world to know! However, before doing this - speak to your families. It would be very upsetting for them to find out from someone else. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Announcements_Coventry-r1346180-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Announcements_Coventry-r1346180-Coventry_EN.html The majority of married women change their last name to that of their husband on marriage without realising that, although this is the custom and practice, it is not obligatory in the United Kingdom. As a married woman, you are entitled to use either your own name, or that of your husband's, as you wish. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Changing_Your_Name_Coventry-r1346179-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Changing_Your_Name_Coventry-r1346179-Coventry_EN.html Wedding music is joyful, happy and often loud, giving the congregation a chance to really celebrate the occasion. It is a good idea to meet the organist in the church to talk over the selection of music, hearing how it actually sounds in the right setting. An organ played in church sounds very different from a piano at home, so sampling the real thing will be helpful. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Music_for_Church_Ceremonies_Coventry-r1346178-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Music_for_Church_Ceremonies_Coventry-r1346178-Coventry_EN.html Although many girls may dream romantically of the man of their dreams, down on one knee, offering a sparkling ring in a neat square box, just as many have daydreamed about the design of ring that they will wear for the rest of their lives, and so would prefer to have some say in the style of ring they get. Thus, many potential grooms err on the side of caution and allow their fiancées to select a ring after the proposal has been accepted. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Engagement_Ring_Coventry-r1346177-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Engagement_Ring_Coventry-r1346177-Coventry_EN.html If you are planning to marry in an Anglican church, the venue of the marriage must normally be in the parish where at least one of you resides, although there are ways around this, as discussed in Types of Licence . The minister will ask if you have both been baptized and confirmed. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Marrying_in_the_Church_of_England_Coventry-r1345253-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Marrying_in_the_Church_of_England_Coventry-r1345253-Coventry_EN.html What the groom and his attendants choose to wear depends on the style of wedding. Morning suits are the most popular choice for a formal event, whereas lounge suits are quite acceptable for a more informal occasion. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Menswear_Coventry-r1345252-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Menswear_Coventry-r1345252-Coventry_EN.html The groom replies on behalf of his new wife and himself, thanking the guests for their good wishes and gifts; their parents for being their parents and all those who have helped to make the wedding ceremony and the reception a success - concluding with the bridesmaids, to whom he proposes a toast to. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Grooms_Speech_Coventry-r1345251-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Grooms_Speech_Coventry-r1345251-Coventry_EN.html The most popular day is, of course Saturday since it is the only day of the week when most people are not working and ministers and registrars are available. As the most popular day, you may find that Saturdays in your chosen venue are booked up for months, so you will need to plan ahead if you choose this day. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Deciding_on_the_Date_Coventry-r1345250-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Deciding_on_the_Date_Coventry-r1345250-Coventry_EN.html The ceremony of cutting the cake either follows the speeches or takes place before them to allow the caterers to remove it and slice it, ready for handing round with the coffee. The best man (or toastmaster, if there is one) announces that the bride and groom are to cut the cake, and the couple make their way to the table where the cake is displayed. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/How_to_Cut_the_Wedding_Cake_Coventry-r1345249-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/How_to_Cut_the_Wedding_Cake_Coventry-r1345249-Coventry_EN.html At a wedding, there are some picture opportunities that you just cannot afford to miss. Read the following article to learn about the wedding events that you need to capture on film. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Top_10_Wedding_Photographs_Coventry-r1345248-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Top_10_Wedding_Photographs_Coventry-r1345248-Coventry_EN.html The speeches traditionally take place after the wedding breakfast, usually with the best man acting as toastmaster. However, if the bride's father, groom or best man is particularly nervous about making his speech, it might be better to start with the speeches, so that they can join in, relax and enjoy themselves, knowing that the worst part is over! http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Speeches_Coventry-r1345247-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Speeches_Coventry-r1345247-Coventry_EN.html Unfortunately, statistics now show that over one third of modern marriages end in divorce, and nearly half of all wedding ceremonies now include either one or both partners who are marrying for a second time. But looking on the bright side, these statistics also mean that not only do 2 in 3 marriages NOT end in divorce, it also means that those who DO get divorced don't seem to be disillusioned with married life, and are willing to give marriage another try with someone else. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Re_Marriage_Coventry-r1345246-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Re_Marriage_Coventry-r1345246-Coventry_EN.html Are you dreaming of the perfect wedding abroad? Where would it be? Well it will all very much depend on the time of year. In this article you'll find the best 10 wedding destinations, split by time of year, from May to October and November to April, which should hopefully give you some ideas or at least inspire you into finding the right destination for you. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Top_10_Wedding_Destinations_Abroad_Coventry-r1345245-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Top_10_Wedding_Destinations_Abroad_Coventry-r1345245-Coventry_EN.html Marriage between people who are closely connected by blood (consanguinity) has been forbidden by many cultures throughout history. Consanguinity, literally meaning common blood, describes a family relationship between two individuals and is measured in terms of the degree of consanguinity. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Blood_Relations_Coventry-r1345244-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Blood_Relations_Coventry-r1345244-Coventry_EN.html Wedding gifts are the traditional way to make sure you're suitably equipped for married life. If you're setting up a completely new home, the list will almost certainly be a long one, containing expensive items as well as the relatively inexpensive. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Wedding_Gift_List_Coventry-r1345243-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Wedding_Gift_List_Coventry-r1345243-Coventry_EN.html Drinks are usually supplied by the management in hotels and restaurants. If you want to supply your own drinks they will charge you a corkage fee. Hotels often provide a bar - you can choose to pay for all bar drinks or allow guests to purchase their own. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Drinks_Coventry-r1345242-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Drinks_Coventry-r1345242-Coventry_EN.html If the building in which the ceremony is to take place does not hold a licence, a civil wedding will be required beforehand. If it is registered to hold weddings, notice should be given of the couple's intention to marry, so that a registrar may attend to register the marriage. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Hindu_Weddings_Coventry-r1345241-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Hindu_Weddings_Coventry-r1345241-Coventry_EN.html The photography at your wedding is crucial as it helps capture an extremely memorable day in your life. Read the following article to learn about a variety of popular photography styles. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Top_10_Photography_Styles_Coventry-r1345240-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Top_10_Photography_Styles_Coventry-r1345240-Coventry_EN.html Traditionally, the bride's father has two roles - to give his daughter away, and to pay for the reception afterwards. However, with the total cost of the average British wedding fast approaching the average annual salary, many couples do not expect the bride's father to cover every expense, often contributing or paying fully themselves. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Father_of_the_Bride_Coventry-r1345239-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Father_of_the_Bride_Coventry-r1345239-Coventry_EN.html Planning the reception can be the biggest single task of wedding preparation. The reception is designed to allow the guests to congratulate you as newlyweds, to join in the toasts to your health and happiness, to witness the cutting of the cake and to wish you well as you leave for your honeymoon. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Wedding_Reception_Coventry-r1345238-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Wedding_Reception_Coventry-r1345238-Coventry_EN.html A buffet can refer to any style of food that is served from a central table: the guests then either eat standing up, or at tables, with or without a seating plan. When planning a buffet that guests are intended to eat standing up, it is important to consider the following points addressed in this article. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Buffets_Coventry-r1345237-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Buffets_Coventry-r1345237-Coventry_EN.html If you've received an invitation to a wedding, it is polite to send a reply as soon as possible, even if you aren't able to attend, so that your hosts may finalise numbers for catering, seating plans, or invite someone else who initially didn't make it onto the guest list. Replying by letter is straightforward, or your hosts may have made it even easier for you by enclosing a reply card with the invitation. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Invitation_Replies_Coventry-r1345236-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Invitation_Replies_Coventry-r1345236-Coventry_EN.html In the majority of Free Church denominations the church itself will have been registered as a building in which marriages may be solemnised. Ministers of the United Reformed Church, the Baptist, Methodist and other Protestant churches have also long taken advantage of their ability to become registered as 'authorised' persons; that is, to have applied for and received sanction both to conduct the service and to act as the registrar under the civil law http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Free_Church_Weddings_Coventry-r1345235-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Free_Church_Weddings_Coventry-r1345235-Coventry_EN.html The following list is an example of all the things that you are going to have to consider budgeting for, and who, traditionally is responsible for paying for them. However, research shows that nowadays, only 30% of couples follow these traditional guidelines; 50% pay for the wedding themselves, whilst the remaining 20% share the cost equally between themselves and both sets of parents. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Expenses_Coventry-r1344582-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Expenses_Coventry-r1344582-Coventry_EN.html The chief bridesmaid's duties are concerned mainly with two things: assisting the bride in her preparations on the big day, and looking after the younger bridesmaids. She holds the bride's bouquet as the couple undertake their marriage, carries emergency supplies for the bride, and may also act as a witness to the marriage. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Chief_Bridesmaid_Coventry-r1344581-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Chief_Bridesmaid_Coventry-r1344581-Coventry_EN.html Choosing what everyone will wear for your wedding can be a real dream and pleasure or an utter nightmare! If you start planning well in advance, however, it shouldn't be too difficult. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/What_to_Wear_for_a_Wedding_Coventry-r1344580-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/What_to_Wear_for_a_Wedding_Coventry-r1344580-Coventry_EN.html There are two reasons why you might chose to have canapés at your reception - the first as tasty treats to nibble on before the wedding breakfast itself, and the second as something substantial enough to be a meal in themselves. A good caterer will be able to give you endless ideas and help you put together a canapé. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Canapes_Coventry-r1344579-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Reception_Canapes_Coventry-r1344579-Coventry_EN.html Invitations should be sent out well in advance of the event; at least six weeks before the wedding, and preferably much earlier (ten to twelve weeks), so as to give the guests plenty of time to complete their own arrangements and to decline any alternative invitations they may receive. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Invitations_Coventry-r1344578-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Invitations_Coventry-r1344578-Coventry_EN.html The main advantage of holding the reception in a hotel, restaurant or banqueting suite is that they can organise all the catering and other arrangements leaving the couple and their family to enjoy the celebration. When you have drawn up a short-list, it is a good idea to visit the hotels or restaurants for a meal before making enquiries. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Receptions_at_Hotels_Restaurants_Banqueting_Suites_Coventry-r1344577-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Receptions_at_Hotels_Restaurants_Banqueting_Suites_Coventry-r1344577-Coventry_EN.html The hen night is traditionally organised by the chief bridesmaid, and is usually a somewhat quieter event than the groom's stag party - although not always! The party usually comprises of the bride, bridesmaids, and other female relatives and friends of the bride and groom. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Hen_Night_Coventry-r1344576-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/The_Hen_Night_Coventry-r1344576-Coventry_EN.html Getting married abroad has become a very popular option in recent years and several travel companies offer wedding and honeymoon packages to destinations all over the world. The advantages are easy to see - romantic places away from it all, a prearranged, fixed price and an escape from all the family pressures which sometimes threaten to hijack wedding plans at home. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Having_a_Wedding_Abroad_Coventry-r1344575-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Having_a_Wedding_Abroad_Coventry-r1344575-Coventry_EN.html Under Muslim beliefs, marriage is a contract, and not a sacrament, and so any Muslim male may perform the ceremony. It is therefore necessary to make sure that all the civil requirements for marriage are carried out. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Muslim_Weddings_Coventry-r1344574-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Muslim_Weddings_Coventry-r1344574-Coventry_EN.html Find out the answers to the most commonly encountered questions on the topic of weddings This article answers questions such as who should send wedding gifts or do I have to buy a gift from a wedding list? http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Weddings_Coventry-r1344573-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Weddings_Coventry-r1344573-Coventry_EN.html Confetti throwing originates from a number of cultures:- red and white rose petals were thrown in Saxon times to represent the union of passion and purity, and rice was thrown in Eastern traditions as a symbol of fertility so that the couple would be blessed with children. The word "confetti" derives from the same Italian word as confectionery and was used to describe the sweetmeats - sugar-coated grain and nuts - that were thrown over newlyweds. http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Confetti_Coventry-r1344572-Coventry_EN.html http://local.interweddings.co.uk/Wedding_Confetti_Coventry-r1344572-Coventry_EN.html