First Dance

My wife Regina came across some funny clips on YouTube. There's definitely a trend towards mixing formal and entertaining elements for the "first dance" at a wedding. I like way these couples gave their guests a lil' thrill on their first dance! Check 'em out:

First Dance 1



First Dance 2

Wedding Trends

So, maybe now you are engaged and trying to figure out what your wedding will look like in your mind's eye...

Every year seems to have its quirks for trends and themes that influence the style
for the year. Last year we saw an emergence of interest in more environmentally sound event practices. Makes sense that this trend will be even stronger this year. Style and green = win/win!

Check out 2008 trends for a good article that may give you some ideas about dresses, fashion and style trends that you could use as a starting off point for your wedding.

If you have some great tips, please share them!

Wedding Etiquette

"Your most common wedding etiquette dilemmas solved!"

As one of the biggest and most potentially stressful events of your life, getting engaged and subsequently planning a wedding brings with it an onslaught of questions. As times change and weddings evolve, traditional rules of etiquette have followed suit, only adding to the confusion.

To gain perspective, first understand that "etiquette" is above all about treating people with courtesy and making them feel comfortable. When an etiquette question arises, consider the feelings of those who will be affected. Let us steer you through the fog of questions with this quick look at the most common wedding etiquette dilemmas, including:

Family Etiquette
Invitation Etiquette
Gift-giving Etiquette
Attire Etiquette
The Cash Bar Issue
New! Asking for Money; Invited to a Money Shower?"

Find out at Elegala.com-Wedding Planning and Services about all these tips and much more how to plan your wedding.