Hosting and Toasting: Guidlines for the Father of the Bride

Traditionally, the bride’s father is the host of his daughter’s wedding. Daddy reserved this right becuase he used to be the one who paid for the wedding. Although this is not always true today, it remains the custom at most weddings. Typically, the father of the bride is expected to give the opening speech and propose a toast to the newlyweds at the start of the wedding reception. He will often continue as the master of ceremonies. Here are five key steps to a good father-of-the bride … [Read more...]

Five Ways to Avoid Wedding Disaster

There are many ways to plan a wedding that you won't enjoy.  For example, your best friend says you MUST do the bouquet toss, although you think it's the silliest of customs. You want to cry as you cut the over-your-budget wedding cake you ordered to please your mom. Your guests are cold and wet after an unexpected shower at your outdoor ceremony... Don't let this happen to you!  From the Wedding Examiner, an LA-based creator and conductor of hundreds of civil and event weddings a year, … [Read more...]