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Wedding bells are ringing, the cake as been ordered, there is only about a month left, and you want to look amazing in your gorgeous dress. With all of the craziness and chaos that surrounds a wedding, there isn’t always a lot of extra time for exercising or trying to lose wedding weight before the big day. What can be done to make sure the tummy is flatter, the skin glows and that you are a little lighter on your feet for the most exciting day of your life?  You drink two cups of apple cider vinegar a day to lose wedding weight in time for the big day. It doesn’t require any more time or attention than it takes to gulp it down.

How Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help to Lose Wedding Weight?

ACV is apple cider vinegar. Most people do not enjoy the taste of apple cider vinegar, but if you want to, you can add it to eight ounces of 100 percent juice to mask the flavor a bit. One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, when mixed with 8 ounces of water, two times a day can help you to lose wedding weight.  Vinegar burns fat, and this will keep you from absorbing some of the fat you are eating on a daily basis. The cleanse process with ACV can take anywhere from a few days to three weeks.

The really cool thing about ACV is that it will do more for you than just giving your scale a little relief. Apple cider vinegar has been proven to cure some allergies, reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and help with arthritis. Better still, if you can’t get over the taste no matter what, you can use orange cider vinegar instead. The citrus element may make it a little easier to swallow.

With how many benefits there are, and how little effort this method takes, make sure to pick up some apple cider vinegar at the health store today, and get ready to take everyone’s breath away as you stride in a more beautiful, healthier bride.

The Beginning of the Wedding

In most cases the wedding guests will wait with the groom outside the church until the bride arrives (a few sneaky wedding pros will go into the church early to secure a good seat). In the Summer, when most weddings take place, it is not unusual for ceremonies to be arranged back to back, so the guests attending a marriage will often stand around with those who have just attended the previous wedding are ready to leave. Wedding dress commentators among the crowd will get to consider and discuss at least two brides and maybe even a third as they leave the church – bargain! Meanwhile, the groom waits for the bride at the entrance to the church, often holding her floral bouquet. He hands it to her as they meet and they then go inside together followed by the guests. There is no separation of the guests into guests of the bride and guests of the groom – everyone sits together and in the case of small churches, many people prefer to stand in a spot where they can get a good view of the proceedings.

Service of Betrothal

The wedding ceremony itself is in two parts: the Service of Betrothal and the Ceremony of the Sacrament of Marriage. The exchanging of rings is the focus of the Service of Betrothal. The priest blesses the rings by holding them in his right hand and making the sign of the cross over the heads of the bride and groom. The rings are then placed on the third fingers of their right hands. The “Koumbaro”, the couple’s religious sponsor, then swaps the rings over between the bride and groom’s fingers, three times. A number of rituals in the ceremony are repeated three times and this symbolises the Holy Trinity: God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Ceremony of the Sacrament of Marriage

This Ceremony consists of several key parts. First, several prayers are said and then as they come to an end, the priest joins the right hands of the bride and groom. Their hands remain joined until the end of the wedding ceremony, which symbolises the couple’s union.

The Crowning

The bride and groom are crowned with thin crowns, or “stefana”, which are joined by a white ribbon and have been blessed by the priest. The crowns symbolise the glory and honour that is being bestowed on them by God, and the the ribbon symbolises their unity. The “Koumbaro” then exchanges the crowns between the heads of the couple, three times.

The Common Cup

The crowning is followed by a reading of the Gospel, which tells of the marriage of Cana at Galilee. It was at this wedding that Jesus performed his first miracle, changing water into wine, which was then given to the married couple. Wine is given to the couple and they each drink from it three times.

The Ceremonial Walk

The priest the leads the couple, who are still wearing their “stefana”, three times around the altar on their first steps as a married couple. The “Koumbaro” follows close behind the couple holding the stefana place. At this point the couple (and anyone standing nearby) is usually showered with rice, which was earlier handed out to the wedding guests. The priest will often make use of the bible he is holding to give himself some protection!

The Removal of the Crowns

When the Ceremonial Walk has ended, the priest blesses the couple, the crowns are removed and he then separates their previously joined hands with the bible, reminding them that only God can break the union which they have just entered into.

Wedding traditions

Unfortunately, a lot of the information available on Greek Orthodox wedding traditions is a little outdated and contains generalisations that give the impression that certain traditions are followed by everyone who gets married. Some of these traditions are set out below.

- The baking of bread and cakes containing coins.

- Rolling a baby on the marital bed to encourage fertility.

- The throwing of money onto the marital bed.

- The pinning of money onto the bride (and sometimes also the groom) at the wedding reception.

Although these rituals are seen as traditional, fewer and fewer young people marrying today are following them, because they are seen as old-fashioned. Many people do not wish to put their guests through the ordeal of other people being able to see how much money they pin on the bride, for example. Although money is still a very common, as well as practical, wedding present it is often given to the couple before the wedding day or to a third person at the wedding reception, for safe-keeping. Greeks living in the more remote parts of Greece and abroad, who will naturally feel more strongly about doing things the traditional way, are more likely to follow these traditions than those living in Athens, for example. Like weddings in many places, Greek weddings are changing. At the time of writing, there is a growing fashion to go and get married on an island and I recently heard someone say that he was looking into getting married in a ski resort. He was wisely advised by a friend: “You had better first ask the priest if he wants to perform a marriage up a mountain”!

I recently attended a wedding celebration and was rather shocked when the DJ announced himself by climbing on his table and loudly pronouncing with arms outstretched, “The Bride and Groom thought they were just getting a DJ, but little did they know they’re actually getting someone really special, they’re getting MEEEEE!!!”  It reminded me of another wedding event not long before when the person most folks would consider to be the DJ took umbrage with the term and demanded he be referred to as a wedding entertainer, and it got me thinking about the differences between the two.

The wedding entertainer seems to think that they are better than a wedding DJ and deserve more money for their services because of the extras they provide.  ”A DJ just plays music and makes announcements,” he told me, “I do so much more.”  He then proceeded to pass out plastic party hats and glow sticks, yell into the microphone (unintelligibly), and stop the dancing every 10 minutes or so for an “activity” of some ridiculous nature.  The exasperated wedding guests just wanted to dance and have a good time, and I thought the poor groom looked like he wanted to crawl in a hole and hide.  He later told me he was really embarrassed and wanted a wedding reception, not a teen party.  The wedding entertainer was completely out of touch with the group as he proceeded with his agenda including contests and “dance instruction,” meaning that although everyone there knew how to dance the electric slide, he still felt compelled to stop the music and show the guests how it goes.  This is when the now irritated couple asked him to knock it off and just play the song.  They’re lucky they didn’t hire the other guy, who went even further in demanding attention with costume changes and skits starring him.

The couple should have hired a professional wedding DJ who was capable of directing an event without putting the spotlight on himself, and has the skill, knowledge and judgement to conduct an event with a level of class and sophistication, while still retaining a fun and pleasant atmosphere.  There are plenty of items associated with a modern wedding celebration such as cake cutting, bouquet toss, formal dances and the like.  The insistence that folks will be bored if they’re not frequently accosted is a silly notion.  Many people like to relax and enjoy, and visit with friends and relatives who they may not have seen in a while.  They may not want to dance every second, and they may not want to be involved in a hairy legs contest at all.

A quality wedding DJ/MC also knows that making an announcement on it’s own simply isn’t enough.  Proper execution of a previously prepared schedule means cueing up a song, setting the microphone down and walking out from behind the DJ table to prepare the people involved.  Perhaps the photographer isn’t ready, or the Father of the Bride is unaware that his dance with his daughter is coming up next.  He needs to be informed and ready to go when the announcement is made.  This applies to the entire evening, plus the obvious coordination required with event staff and vendors.  This type of DJ will go even further in his service to the couple by helping to prepare the agenda with them, providing equipment such as wireless microphones, dance lighting, and ceremony sound system free of additional charge.  He is willing to help a ceremony musician or reader with their needs, and generally be a source of support for the married couple on their big day, not an extra headache.

This is not to say that a wedding entertainer does not have his place.  If you are looking for a crazy and chaotic reception starring Elvis in a jumpsuit, that may be your cup of tea.  Be prepared to overspend and accommodate their ego and desire for attention at your event. If however you prefer to spend a reasonable amount of money for a wedding professional who will listen to you and your needs, and believes that a wedding is all about the Bride and Groom, perhaps you should hire a wedding DJ/MC who is comfortable with the term and his place, and is honored to be a part of your wedding, knowing that it is your special day and not his.

When a couple gets married it is a wonderful thing! I think the peak of a wedding is when the couple repeats their wedding vows. This is an emotional moment and may bring a few wedding cries. Read this article to learn about wedding tips for criers.

First thing is first. I have to admit, I am a wedding crier. I don’t cry at weddings that I attend, but I cried at my own wedding. Here is how it unfolded.

I remember on my wedding day that I wasn’t nervous at all. Didn’t even have a thought in my mind about crying. I was happy that I was about to marry the woman that I loved. So eveything was going fine and well and then we came to saying our wedding vows. I repeated my weddings vows, and right in the middle I was at a loss for words becuase I was crying! I couldn’t believe what was happening. I felt so embarrased and tried so hard to get through the rest of my vows as fast as possible. I finally came to the end and it seemed like a whole hour had past. My wife proceeded to say her vows and she got through them like a peice of cake. We have the wedding video to watch over and over so I can remeber that I cried on my wedding day!

Well, this article is mostly for brides. Brides are usually the ones who could cry on their wedidng day. All the emotional stress and stress of planning the wedding catches up to them and if they are not careful, they could end up like me, sobbing during my wedding vows. Here are a few tips to help brides get over their sobbing so that they can say their vows.

1. Think about at which point in the wedding you may be most emotional. Try and replay this picture in your head. If it is the time of your wedding vows, then repeat your wedding vows over and over so that you are comfortable with saying them. If you may get really emotional standing in front of your fiance, then repeat your vows in front of them before the wedding so that you can get more confortable and expect how you are going to feels already.

2. If you do cry, wear mascara that is waterproof. You don’t want to be standing in front of friends and family with black marks trickling down your beatiful face. Make sure you carry a napkin or handkerchief to wipe away the tears.

3. Your wedding is a day of celebrations and joy. If you cry, don’t feel bad or embarrased. It’s one of the most important days of your life, so it’s ok to cry.

Hopefully this article will help all those brides who may cry at their weddings. Best Wishes, Kendall

There are so many things to plan and organize on the first stages of spring wedding planning. Therefore, it is important to take some time to think and scribble down some initial wedding ideas or wedding themes that you conceptualize for the big day before contacting any wedding vendors or venues.

The spring is a time for birth and renewal. It is a magnificent time for new exciting adventures that a marriage may bring. The good thing about a spring wedding is that you can avail of discounted rates, especially on sites and travel. Spring is in the distant third place behind summer and autumn and is the most popular time of the year to get married.

One thing that helps tie everything together when conceptualizing your spring wedding is to decide on your wedding colors. Selecting a color or two that you feel really speaks to you in this time of spring will help you with choosing flowers, decorations and bridesmaid dresses. Here are few of the ideas for your spring wedding:

•    If you are planning a wedding in a church, coordinate with them about their Easter decorations. It may be practical on your side by using theirs. In the spring, wedding vendors and sites may be more available. However, don’t forget the prom; it may be convenient for you to book limousines and tuxedos ahead of time.
•    A spring bridal show or two in the early stages can be an example to choose your spring wedding dresses. There are also designs available in wedding magazines. Choose for a versatile dress that you can pair with a wrap if you are chilly, yet are still light and airy. Touches of baby blue sash, an all over hint of pink or light color embroidery on your wedding dress will look perfect for a spring wedding.
•    A spring wedding menu can be celebrated with fresh young vegetables such as baby asparagus (or regular asparagus), baby carrots, sugar snap peas, haricots verts and new potatoes. You can gently awaken the Easter with a chocolate cake with coconut icing. In this great time of year, strawberries, apricots, mangoes, pomegranates and rhubarb are delicious. You should try recipes like strawberry custard or chocolate mousse phyllo cups.
•    A perfect decoration for a refreshing spring wedding is a preppy pink and green combination. You can incorporate spring icons such as blossoms, butterflies and dragonflies in your wedding design at every level. A good addition for a spring reception can be anything found in nature.
•    The spring wedding flowers in season include roses, tulips, peony, hyacinth and Gerber Daisies. Spring flowers have a wide array of meanings that would express sentiments in your wedding ceremony. They can make beautiful bouquets and look amazing as simple fresh cut centerpieces as well.

You can use the following ideas to guide you through your own wedding planning process. As you make your way through each planning topic, you can also check out AnthonyMatthewCaterers.com at Long Island, NY for making your spring wedding an enjoyable and memorable experience.