Wedding Invitations are very personal and intimate. No one publishes a public invitation card for a wedding. One creates a guest list and personally invites the guests to the wedding by means of a wedding invitation. A lot of thought and care is given to carve that list so as not to miss anybody important in our lives to attend our memorable event.
The wedding invitations reflect the tone of the wedding event. The invitaion cards can be very expensive or very simple. It all depends on what kind of budget one has and how creative one is. A Wedding invitaion unlike other invitations may have several pieces inside one main container for instance it could contain an invitation for a wedding, an invitation for a reception, a response card, details of the ceremony, venues, location maps and sometimes even a dress code.
The most modern form of Wedding Invitaion is an Email invitation which is gaining popularity every day, but the basic concept of the invitation, content and design element remain the same. Similare effort is put into email invitations as is put into printed invitations, the electronic version of invitations can be more entertaining, attractive and interactive at the same time. Some innovative minds invite their guests by launching private websites which are only for their guests to see by invitation through email with a password for the private website. The reasoning behind this electronic medium usage is that it has a distinct advantage of a wider reach, in time response online, multiple invites and reminders to the guests which is all very attractive as the guests are not likely to forget even if they want to.
Traditional Wedding Invitations are generally in cotton or linen paper in white engraved in black or pastel ink colors. Many people prefer to have their invitations cusomized in non standard sizes and variety of materials with elaborate or simple classic tasteful designs. The response cards or RSVP cards are usually enclosed inside the wedding invitations to let the host know if the person will be attending the event or not which makes it easier for the host to manage the ceremony seating and reception menu etc and how best to take care of all attendees at the wedding.
As indicated the Wedding invitations are very personal and the wording plays a major role in the invitation. While the supplier or the publisher of the wedding invitation cards offer literally thousands of designs and a variety of standard content, it is always better to have a customized content that reflects your own personal style although the information presented in all the wedding invitations is pretty standard, it is the manner and the style of the presentation that reflects your personality and style.
Even though the Wedding invitations are printed seperately by the bride and the groom in different styles and designs, the content and meaning reflected must be the same. The bride and the groom may choose a theme for their wedding which is indicated in the invitation cards to the guests so that they can participate in accordance with the theme.
Both Bride and the grooms full names are printed on the wedding invitations. Certain rules are followed for instance if you want to send some wedding gifts or wedding favors with the invitations to the prospective guests, it is perfectly acceptable but it is not acceptable but it is not acceptable to indicate your gifts or wedding registry details on the invitations.
Some interesting celebrity wedding invitations included Britney Spears wedding invitations which was reported to be delivered in a bag with a special note to the guests and one of the wedding invitation later appeared on Ebay Auction and reportedly sold for $2150.
Another interesting Wedding invitation was that of an Indian Bussinessman's daughter in U.K attended by many celebrities from various fields with a 20 page gold edged wedding invitations with hand printed images and details of various functions and venues and the invitation itself was accompanied by an intricately carved silver container weighing almost 5KG.
Wedding invitation is after all a matter of personal taste.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
The Family & Marriage Counseling Directory
Although we do all things right, we sometimes need someone else to tell us, what is wrong in Your relationship, someone to talk to You. That why I suggest (pre)marriage counseling, thats Your way to happines
Marriages may be made in heaven but they are consummated here on earth. Like all things in life, marriages too have their share of ups and downs. In fact the only thing in life that is constant is change. The statement might seem rather oxymoronic at first but the truth is that all marriages have their share of brilliant moments and difficult times. In fact the reason why the divorce rate is ever increasing in countries around the world is that people have stopped trying to make relationships work. The law requires that every single divorce petition be followed by a period of separation, not because the courts are busy but because sometimes a time out helps. In fact the reason why courts actually recommend a time out is to allow a couple to undergo marriage counselling. Marriage Counseling is perhaps one of the biggest marriage savers on the planet. Sometimes no matter how hard people try they cannot reconcile with each other and it requires a professional to help people sort out their differences. Today a marriage counsellor is seen in the same light as a doctor or surgeon. There is no denying that marriage counsellors have helped millions of people the world over save their marriages. Talk to any marriage counsellor and the first thing he or she will tell you is that all marriages are usually a case of communication problem. Sometimes two people may completely loose their power to communicate with each other, and without knowing it can drift apart. The first thing that a marriage counsellor does is re-establish the communication that once existed between couples. Sometimes all it takes is for two people to get back together is to discuss with each other what is bothering them. Often people assume that all differences or problems can be reconciled with marriage Counseling this is partially true. For example if a spouse has been unfaithful and cannot bring him or herself to forgive his/her partner, there is very little a marriage counsellor can do if the spouse is genuinely not interested in reconciling his or her differences. For marriage Counseling to work the first thing that is essential is a will to make the relationship work. As mentioned in the beginning of the article too many people have chosen the simpler route of giving up on their relationships instead of trying to make them work. A marriage counsellor not only helps two individuals work together to build a strong relationship but marriage Counseling on a whole is designed to help to people discover what made their relationship special in the first place. Remember a marriage counsellor can only help if you are willing to help yourself. If you are just looking to follow legal council and attend marriage Counseling as a formality, then you are better of preserving your time and energy for the lengthy court battle that will ensue once the divorce proceedings begin. Don’t give up on a marriage without giving marriage Counseling a try. Sometimes the smallest problems can turn into major issues, all it takes is an expert to help you resolve your conflicts and build a stronger foundation for the future. Why go for marriage counselling?The biggest reason for attending marriage Counseling is perhaps, that it will save everyone involved a lot of time, money and some mental trauma. A divorce is not a light matter, and can adversely affect everyone involved. If there are children in the equation then parents owe it to their children to make the marriage work. In fact the reason why most marriages should consider marriage Counseling is because there might be children and other complications involved. At the end of the day marriage is a sacred bond between two individuals, and every person owes it to himself and his family to try and make a relationship like marriage work. Remember that no relationship is perfect and every relationship requires some amount of dedication to make it work.
Marriages may be made in heaven but they are consummated here on earth. Like all things in life, marriages too have their share of ups and downs. In fact the only thing in life that is constant is change. The statement might seem rather oxymoronic at first but the truth is that all marriages have their share of brilliant moments and difficult times. In fact the reason why the divorce rate is ever increasing in countries around the world is that people have stopped trying to make relationships work. The law requires that every single divorce petition be followed by a period of separation, not because the courts are busy but because sometimes a time out helps. In fact the reason why courts actually recommend a time out is to allow a couple to undergo marriage counselling. Marriage Counseling is perhaps one of the biggest marriage savers on the planet. Sometimes no matter how hard people try they cannot reconcile with each other and it requires a professional to help people sort out their differences. Today a marriage counsellor is seen in the same light as a doctor or surgeon. There is no denying that marriage counsellors have helped millions of people the world over save their marriages. Talk to any marriage counsellor and the first thing he or she will tell you is that all marriages are usually a case of communication problem. Sometimes two people may completely loose their power to communicate with each other, and without knowing it can drift apart. The first thing that a marriage counsellor does is re-establish the communication that once existed between couples. Sometimes all it takes is for two people to get back together is to discuss with each other what is bothering them. Often people assume that all differences or problems can be reconciled with marriage Counseling this is partially true. For example if a spouse has been unfaithful and cannot bring him or herself to forgive his/her partner, there is very little a marriage counsellor can do if the spouse is genuinely not interested in reconciling his or her differences. For marriage Counseling to work the first thing that is essential is a will to make the relationship work. As mentioned in the beginning of the article too many people have chosen the simpler route of giving up on their relationships instead of trying to make them work. A marriage counsellor not only helps two individuals work together to build a strong relationship but marriage Counseling on a whole is designed to help to people discover what made their relationship special in the first place. Remember a marriage counsellor can only help if you are willing to help yourself. If you are just looking to follow legal council and attend marriage Counseling as a formality, then you are better of preserving your time and energy for the lengthy court battle that will ensue once the divorce proceedings begin. Don’t give up on a marriage without giving marriage Counseling a try. Sometimes the smallest problems can turn into major issues, all it takes is an expert to help you resolve your conflicts and build a stronger foundation for the future. Why go for marriage counselling?The biggest reason for attending marriage Counseling is perhaps, that it will save everyone involved a lot of time, money and some mental trauma. A divorce is not a light matter, and can adversely affect everyone involved. If there are children in the equation then parents owe it to their children to make the marriage work. In fact the reason why most marriages should consider marriage Counseling is because there might be children and other complications involved. At the end of the day marriage is a sacred bond between two individuals, and every person owes it to himself and his family to try and make a relationship like marriage work. Remember that no relationship is perfect and every relationship requires some amount of dedication to make it work.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Money and Finance: The Cause of Anxieties for Most Families
Money is unfortunately a thing that we cant live without and I know from my own experience that it can cause big problems and stress in relationship...
“I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living.”---John D. Rockefeller
Martha was having a restless night. The other day she got a billing statement from her credit card company that told her she was behind schedule on her monthly payment. She also felt harassed every time a debt collector would call her at the office and at home, sometimes even in odd hours of the night. They were also having troubles paying the mortgage and the monthly installments on the new car. Their financial woes are partly due to her husband Ben, who himself admits being a big spender. Ben is an avid car enthusiast who spends a lot of money to “spice up” their Japanese car and make it look like one of those street racers in the movie, “Too Fast, Too Furious.” The money problems have become so big that both Ben and Martha now experience enormous stress and anxiety every single day. Due to their financial difficulties, they now quarrel a lot and exchange the blame for falling into the debt trap. It is no wonder that money is now one of the leading causes of divorce.Money, or more appropriately, the lack of money is one of the main reasons for stress and anxiety in marriage. In the United States, the average household has at least $9,200 in credit card debt. The Bens and Marthas hardly know about the strategies and techniques to gain financial success. The common mistake among hard-pressed couples is spending more than they make. Lack of discipline in the use of credit cards also leave many people enslaved to making payments to settle both the principal loan and interest fees.We all face different challenges and pressures about money. It can be really overwhelming to face these financial problems if nothing is done about them early on. Because of the constant demands to meet our day-to-day living expenses, it also becomes the leading cause of stress and anxiety that can eventually ruin your emotional and physical well-being. But money should really help us improve our lot and not make our lives miserable. In order to lessen the pressure brought about by financial problems, it may be helpful to read and consider the following financial management advice:First, develop a realistic budget. This is the very first step you need to take to regain control over your finances . Make a list of all the money you owe or bills to pay --- then decide to pay them one by one based on your fixed paying capacity. Also, it is good to make a list of all other sources of income. The next step is to write down all your “fixed” expenses like mortgage, rent, car payments, electricity, credit cards, and insurance premiums. After that, determine just how much money you have left to know exactly how much you have left to spend on other things. It is important to stick to your payment schedule and not create other payables before you finish paying for the priority accounts. It is highly recommended to keep a small notebook that you can use to list down all your expenses. With the small notebook, you can track where your money goes. In addition, using a computer budgeting program can be a helpful tool for balancing your checkbook.The second step is to teach your kids about money matters. Children nowadays are easily lured by commercials and advertising gimmicks. With peer pressure and the constant barrage of fads, children may end up losing their allowance to some things that they don't really need. It is never too late to teach kids about money matters. They must be told how hard it is to earn money and that not everything they see in the toy store or on television should or can be bought for them. Children around eight years old can already be trained to manage their allowances and to start their savings. Another step towards financial freedom --- believe or not --- is to contact your creditors. Explain your situation to them and ask them to restructure your loans. Ask them to present an option for debt consolidation but make sure that the interest rates are manageable and the monthly payments are withing your capacity to pay. Also, try to convince your creditors to design a modified payment scheme that will lead to a win-win financial situation. Cost-cutting measures should also be an automatic undertaking if you want to regain financial freedom. You can save money by doing simple things like turning off the lights when not using it... scheduling your trips or errands to the grocery stores... or simply cutting down on junk food purchases. All these will help in lowering your monthly expenses. One sure way to cut down costs is to lessen your spending on entertainment. For example, you can stop that magazine subscription or choose a cheaper cable program with less channels. After you have enough savings, you may choose to consult a financial advisor regarding investment options and instruments such as mutual bonds and stocks.Your financial situation shouldn't go from bad to worse. You have options and you can take control of your money. But regaining your financial freedom will depend on your goals and how disciplined you are in achieving those goals.The key to financial freedom and debt-free living rests entirely on you. Being free from debt is, after all, a big stress relief.
“I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living.”---John D. Rockefeller
Martha was having a restless night. The other day she got a billing statement from her credit card company that told her she was behind schedule on her monthly payment. She also felt harassed every time a debt collector would call her at the office and at home, sometimes even in odd hours of the night. They were also having troubles paying the mortgage and the monthly installments on the new car. Their financial woes are partly due to her husband Ben, who himself admits being a big spender. Ben is an avid car enthusiast who spends a lot of money to “spice up” their Japanese car and make it look like one of those street racers in the movie, “Too Fast, Too Furious.” The money problems have become so big that both Ben and Martha now experience enormous stress and anxiety every single day. Due to their financial difficulties, they now quarrel a lot and exchange the blame for falling into the debt trap. It is no wonder that money is now one of the leading causes of divorce.Money, or more appropriately, the lack of money is one of the main reasons for stress and anxiety in marriage. In the United States, the average household has at least $9,200 in credit card debt. The Bens and Marthas hardly know about the strategies and techniques to gain financial success. The common mistake among hard-pressed couples is spending more than they make. Lack of discipline in the use of credit cards also leave many people enslaved to making payments to settle both the principal loan and interest fees.We all face different challenges and pressures about money. It can be really overwhelming to face these financial problems if nothing is done about them early on. Because of the constant demands to meet our day-to-day living expenses, it also becomes the leading cause of stress and anxiety that can eventually ruin your emotional and physical well-being. But money should really help us improve our lot and not make our lives miserable. In order to lessen the pressure brought about by financial problems, it may be helpful to read and consider the following financial management advice:First, develop a realistic budget. This is the very first step you need to take to regain control over your finances . Make a list of all the money you owe or bills to pay --- then decide to pay them one by one based on your fixed paying capacity. Also, it is good to make a list of all other sources of income. The next step is to write down all your “fixed” expenses like mortgage, rent, car payments, electricity, credit cards, and insurance premiums. After that, determine just how much money you have left to know exactly how much you have left to spend on other things. It is important to stick to your payment schedule and not create other payables before you finish paying for the priority accounts. It is highly recommended to keep a small notebook that you can use to list down all your expenses. With the small notebook, you can track where your money goes. In addition, using a computer budgeting program can be a helpful tool for balancing your checkbook.The second step is to teach your kids about money matters. Children nowadays are easily lured by commercials and advertising gimmicks. With peer pressure and the constant barrage of fads, children may end up losing their allowance to some things that they don't really need. It is never too late to teach kids about money matters. They must be told how hard it is to earn money and that not everything they see in the toy store or on television should or can be bought for them. Children around eight years old can already be trained to manage their allowances and to start their savings. Another step towards financial freedom --- believe or not --- is to contact your creditors. Explain your situation to them and ask them to restructure your loans. Ask them to present an option for debt consolidation but make sure that the interest rates are manageable and the monthly payments are withing your capacity to pay. Also, try to convince your creditors to design a modified payment scheme that will lead to a win-win financial situation. Cost-cutting measures should also be an automatic undertaking if you want to regain financial freedom. You can save money by doing simple things like turning off the lights when not using it... scheduling your trips or errands to the grocery stores... or simply cutting down on junk food purchases. All these will help in lowering your monthly expenses. One sure way to cut down costs is to lessen your spending on entertainment. For example, you can stop that magazine subscription or choose a cheaper cable program with less channels. After you have enough savings, you may choose to consult a financial advisor regarding investment options and instruments such as mutual bonds and stocks.Your financial situation shouldn't go from bad to worse. You have options and you can take control of your money. But regaining your financial freedom will depend on your goals and how disciplined you are in achieving those goals.The key to financial freedom and debt-free living rests entirely on you. Being free from debt is, after all, a big stress relief.
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Hy all folks, after being in a relationship for a long time I or should I say We came to point were we needed to take our relationship to next step, but before we could do that, we needed to take a minute and think about our relationship. Thats why I created this blog, to help You people to read and think along with articles that I find from internet to help You get ready for kids, marriage etc.
I hope You can find help from My articles and Your marriage or relationship will be full of fun and joy!
Read along and feel free to post Your ideas and problems, id be more than happy to answer to them.
Chears,
Christian Tomberg
I hope You can find help from My articles and Your marriage or relationship will be full of fun and joy!
Read along and feel free to post Your ideas and problems, id be more than happy to answer to them.
Chears,
Christian Tomberg
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