Myspace Marriage?

This does not have much to do with bridal parties and such, but I just received an email from theknot.com, and it caught my attention. Expecting to read about a couple who gets married via ichat or skype, I was mistaken.

After clicking on the link and reading a little about it, I have found that the couple is not getting married over Myspace like the ad hinted. What they are doing is leaving every detail of the wedding up the the viewers and voters on Myspace.

Myspace and reality TV have teamed up to show a couple who wants to get married, but is taking a risk and letting the world make the decisions about their wedding.

Viewers votes for the dress, cake, location, bachelor/bachelorette party ect. Decisions are completely up to them! After choosing from three couples, Myspace users chose Elle and Tito, an adorable couple from Pennsylvania.

A wedding planner from theknot.com is helping Elle and Tito plan the event. With the help of Myspace video, the entire event will be captured and posted on Myspace and theknot. This 13 week wedding will be a challenging one, but it should be quite interesting how Myspace users vote!

Having other people choose the specifics of a wedding is a huge risk. It is shocking to find that three couples would actually agree to something like that, and in only a 13 week time limit!

For more information, check out Married on Myspace or The Knot's Site to see some videos!

Bridal Shower- Themes

Bridal Showers, a necessity. Every bride needs a shower before the big day. The shower is to show the bride that her friends and family support her decision in getting married! However, not every shower must have a theme. A simple idea like the color blue, could be a simple enough idea to keep the party together.

Bridalshower.com is a great website full of interesting and new themes for every taste.
Just a few themes to ponder: Wine and cheese, kitchen theme, lawn and garden, spa and beauty, Japanese, Victorian romance, dessert, luau, music.

Depending on the bride's age of course, these few ideas are a quick way to liven up any bridal shower. A 25 year old bride may not enjoy a lawn and garden shower as much as a 45 year old bride. Also, depending on their style and taste, any theme is appropriate for any age. The reason the bride picked the bridal party is because they are the ones who know her best, so the bridal party should know her taste well enough to pick a good theme!

Bridalshower.com says "Themes make the shower fun and unique. Be creative! Find gift and party themes that reflect the bride's interests and personality."

Of course, there is always the traditional bridal shower theme. White flowers, wedding bell decorations, a light lunch with maybe small sandwiches and tea. If that isn't the bride's 'cup of tea' then munch on this...

About.com suggests something sweet instead. Who doesn't love chocolate? What could be better than a chocolate-themed bridal shower. A chocolate-themed invite, chocolate for lunch and maybe a chocolate favor to top it off! Any afternoon that includes a chocolate fountain is a party in my eyes. A professional chocolate maker to show the ladies how to make their own chocolate would top it off! Now there's an idea for an activity shower!

Another interesting idea for a younger crowd, lingerie-themed bridal shower to spice it up a little. About.com suggests lace and ribbons for decorations, maybe a few boas. A few elegant cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to set the mood. Chocolate covered strawberries and some champagne as well to complete the theme!

Just remember, the bridal party must consider who is being invited to the shower, to determine the theme. Even more importantly, whoever gets invited to the bridal shower must be invited to the wedding. Do not invite anyone who is not being invited to the wedding!! If the bride has a friend who is not in the bridal shower, and was not invited to the wedding, do not invite her to the shower! There could be some unnecessary drama that could be avoided!

Bridal Shower

From themes to games, the bridal shower is one big responsibility. Theknot.com offers a few suggestions that helps a confused bridal party. First, which type of shower everyone wants to hold has to be chosen.

A Destination Shower- Maybe a trip to the spa, or dinner at a nice restaurant or country club is what the bridal party is looking for. Instead of the old fashioned, stay at home type of event, bridal showers are being held at more upscale locations. This type of event may be more personal for the bride, so the bridal party has to be sure the guest list is appropriate. If going to the spa, maybe a few close relatives and friends would be invited instead of long-lost cousins who are not seen often.

An Activity Shower- When the bridal party hires someone to entertain the group of women (or men) attending. Someone like a chef, or baker would teach the group about their occupation. Maybe an interior decorator or masseuse to teach those invited how to feng shui or to give the best massage. Just watch out for the 'entertainment' that may be inappropriate for grandma. No one needs to see grandma leave with edible underwear, unless she is into that sort of thing!

A Couples Shower- A shower in which couples are invited. This may take place at a bar or restaurant, where it is a relaxing atmosphere. The same format applies, however. The Knot says that gifts are still expected, but they should be more new-home related presents instead of personal gifts for the bride.

The bridal party should be aware of everyone involved. If one of the bridesmaids or maid of honor has financial problems, maybe a more simple bridal shower may be best to suit the financial needs. Keep in mind. a good bridal shower does not need to be expensive!

Maid of Honor & Bridesmaid

As a Maid of Honor for my best friend's wedding, I have came to realize that there are many duties a Maid of Honor (MOH) and a Bridesmaid have. A MOH or Bridesmaid must help the bride in any way they can.

Carley, Editor in Chief of theknot.com suggests to be there at all times for your bride. Through thick and thin, every good bridesmaid or MOH must support the bride.

Everyday, there are new ideas for themes, colors, locations, favors, ect. for a wedding. By keeping up with the latest ideas, I will provide tips for any bridesmaid or maid of honor. As every person in a bridal party (BP)should know, there are a few things they should keep up with and be prepared for.

As theknot.com states, the bridal shower and the bachelorette party are the two events the BP hold. Therefore, those events must fulfill all the expectations of the bride. In many cases, both events are surprises to the bride. It is a lot more fun when the bride is unaware that she is being taken to a party!