The wealthy would have a ceremony where a prominent member of the church would look over the proceedings while the poor had some minor clergyman take vows before God in the church.

The groom would mouth these words “I blank, take thee, blank, to be my lawfully wedded Wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for the better, for the worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, from this day forward, till death do us part, according to God’s holy ordinance.”

Then the Bride would return with this phrase I, take thee, to be my lawfully wedded Husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer of for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, till death do us part, according to God’s holy ordinance.

The vows remain more or less same today with some minor variations. The church has backed people voice behind it. In the year 1922 the women population forced the Episcopal Church leaders the word obey from the phrase “to love, honour and obey” to the phrase “to love, to honour and to cherish”

The ceremony would end with the exchange of rings and the traditional kiss. This is signifying the end of the ceremony and couple would be christened as husband and wife. Wedding vows may not mean anything but just a chore for the folks today. However this few lines signify the reason behind the marriage. This statement is to makes the couple take the union seriously and to live happily ever after.

The preparation before the wedding is a joyous task, as this is a once in a life time event. the Among them, one of the most important ones would be the choice of the wedding rings. Choosing wedding rings is one of the most pleasurable tasks of the wedding and is joyous experience. There a plethora of options to choose from and this will cause a lot of dilemma. Also before making the shopping trip, you should have a fixed budget. Otherwise this too will cause dilemma and you may exceed it.

Do not buy the first ring that you see and take some time to choose the best one. Women especially are particular about a ring than men. Men have to patiently wait, till women make their choice. Look for different styles and choose the one that suits your fingers perfectly. There will be also pairs available at discounted prices. These will compliment the bride and groom perfectly.

Wedding bands are simple and encrusted with diamonds, the choice would be yours. This can be your choice depending on your budget.

There are different types of gold, yellow, white and platinum those are very popular now. The diamond ring is the all time favourite followed by the platinum. The diamond has been the favourite because of its aura and its class.

You can also engrave the rings with your initials or phrases. Initials have become very popular of late. However engraving these letters takes time, so one has to go for the purchase well in advance. Try out these rings in advance to see if they fit. It would be embarrassing and painful to see one struggle with the ring during the ceremony.

Weddings are tokens of love and the cost is not important. These are symbols of love and one wears to remember one’s love even when he/she is not around. The couple’s exchange the wedding rings at the end of the ceremony and marks the beginning of a happy married life.

1)    Announcing the engagement – Once the family and the close relatives know about the engagement. The good news must now spread to the world especially those friends who have with you through hard times. You take a dairy and go through all your friends and you jot down the names. However, today with the advent of social networking websites, it becomes very easy for you to get in touch with friends and announce the news. The 21^st century today also accepts this via these networking websites, but to those close ones, it would be good if one makes a call and informs them.

2)    Setting the date – This is one of the toughest parts because of the 21^st century pressures. Choosing a date is also difficult because of both the partners’ professional commitments. Before choosing the date, one must jot down all the processes and time it would take. A sufficient time should be kept for all arrangements

3)    Choosing the Dress – A wedding gown has to undergo a lot of adjustments and requires at least six months and the tailor requires at least six months to do this. So this is one of the perquisites before setting the date.

4)    The Venue – The venue then has to be chosen. If the wedding is at a church, the available must be discussed with the church authorities, it must also be seen that whether there is enough space for the guests. Some churches would also have restrictions against loud music and alcohol, so this must be kept in mind before deciding the venue. If you choose the location on the outside, then the weather must be kept in mind.

5)    The Guests – This is a tedious process and would require a lot of brainwork. If it is an intimate family affair, then you call your close friends, but if it is a medium to a large event. Then you’ll be preparing a guest list. You think of all the people who have shared you happiness or sadness and who are you well wishers. Once the card is printed, it would be very polite if you personally visit them and give the card.

6)      The Food, Décor and operations – The Décor has to be ostentatious. The couple’s personality must be evident in the décor. The menu is also a great hassle; a lot of food is wasted in weddings so one should give a contract to experienced planners. The cake should also be tasted before ordering. Since one would want to revisit it time and again, once should hire a professional photographer to capture the moments. The actors like the Bridesmaid, the Best Man and the other actors must be well aware of their role like a play.

The success of the wedding then depends on the host and you’ll should be warm and the guests taken care of. The happiness of the guests would be the one and only thing that would make the wedding successful.

This practice continues till date and even those who cannot afford try to buy a costly gown. In today times women decides the gown years before the actual wedding. As one social commentator aptly states” The wedding gown is not a mere dress, but is an emotional bond to the fairer sex mainly in the western world. Television, celebrities have also given a lot of importance to the gowns, by shouting about it from rooftops. Today’s wedding dresses are white and this tradition comes from British Royalty in the 1840’s.

The east is also slowly moving towards the western culture by adopting for the white gown, but in India women still wear sarees during their wedding day. India has not followed China and Japan into the white gown culture. This is because of its strong cultural back ground and not blindly following western traditions.

Let us look at Tips to choose a proper wedding gown.

The Wedding is the most important part of a women’s life of a women’s life. It is a known fact that women choose their wedding dress years in advance or have dreamed about it. These tips are for those who have not thought about it

1)    The Wedding Gown must go with the theme of the wedding and other details. . If the location of the wedding is outdoors, it would be anserine to have a long sleeved dress with a lengthy train sweeping behind you. For outdoors one should adopt a short striking dress that goes with the surroundings and venue. If one has a theme for the guests, the gown should go with the idea decided.

2)    The other important component that goes behind the choosing the gown is the color. Even though white is the most prominent color, one can experiment by choosing colors like red, black, ivory, gold and silver. The color should blend with the surroundings and décor. If it does not it would draw a lot of snide comments which can be very depressing. This is one of the reasons why the global choice is white. This color goes with almost everything that includes the décor, theme and the bridesmaid dresses.

3)    The gown should also be comfortable, so that you can move around easily, the dress should also provide emotional comfort, and otherwise one would have a nervous breakdown during the ceremony.  An expert here recommends women to try out the dress and to stretch, laugh, walk, sit and dance before buying one.

Most of the brides choose the wedding dress six to eight months before the wedding. This is done to give time to the dressmaker to make adjustments. Even though a beautiful gown can be cherished by women, the wedding is more important as it can bring joy to a lot of people lives. Today beauty pressures are making the process tough but one should enjoy the  process. as this comes only once in a girl’s life.

The wedding day is something that women dream about all their lives. They talk and dream about it a lot. Therefore the want everything to be perfect starting, from the wedding gown to the shoe, they would want everything to look like a million dollars. A lot of accessories are worn by women during the wedding and one of it is a bridal hair comb.

Bridal hair jewellery is a category of decorative hair jewellery that a lady can wear with or without the wedding veil. The bridal hair jewellery can have a comb, pin, barrette or headband base. Modern brides desire something stylish or uncommon to add flair to their bridal hair style. Bridal hair accessories also in many cases are used to hold hair together and keep it from falling on the forehead or getting messed during the ceremony. Initially hair pins used to do the trick, but today bridal hair combs do the trick as they not serve twin purposes of not only utility but also a fashion statement.

The bridal hair combs have been very functional, but also undoubtedly decorative, but today versions are much more elaborate and ornate. Some of it can easily mistake for old Hollywood’s brooches of the 1920’s. A lot of women feel that a bridal hair comb gives them a complete look. A custom designed hair comb with pearls, rhinestones and silk can cost a fortune.

Experts claim that a bridal hair comb cannot be carried off by everyone. They also say that the hair comb if difficult to wear. Bridal hair comb designs of today are theatrical. They are adorned with feathery plumes, oversized silk roses and such stuff that make the comb striking.

The bridal hair comb gives a stunning look when the hair style is wonderful. The comb is just an accessory to the hairdo, so a lady must concentrate more on getting a proper hairdo. The hair combs can be worn on the top, side or back of the head. In the back you can secure a large comb under a bunch of un swept curls, around a French twist or a beneath a low swept bun. They can be simple, elegant, depending on they are decorated. They can give a look men die for.