Being engaged is a moment that most people will remember for life. After the actual proposal, both of you are leaking happiness all over the place.
And of course you are! You are ready to formally commit your life and eternal love to this special someone so now it’s time to plan the wedding.
You probably have your dream wedding in mind. Write down everything that goes into your dream wedding. Do you want a specific wedding dress? A bouquet of white roses? A reception hall filled with 500 of your closest friends? Make a list of everything you can think of that would go into your dream wedding. The first thing you need to do when planning your wedding is to put things into perspective and prioritize the most important things. Some aspects of the wedding may largely be forgotten as soon as it’s over, but others may be with you or shared with others for decades to come. Knowing what is most important to you can help you focus.
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Keep in mind that even while you are overwhelmed with happiness from the engagement, you will probably have moments of confusion and “butterflies”. Planning a wedding is a big undertaking.
Prepare yourself mentally. Get into the right frame of mind. Be prepared to compromise. Enter into the planning of your wedding with an open mind and flexibility. You may have it all planned out in your mind but not keeping your ideas flexible will leave you frustrated and disappointed.
But in the end, just remember what this day is really about — a celebration of love. Stay focused, and keep organized.
Budgeting
Set a budgetone that is functional and provides for some flexibility. You want to pick a few venues that are within you budget and weigh the options against each other. Also shop around for other things such as invitations, what you *need* to have vs. what you *want* to have.
The Wedding Date
The next step is choosing the date and booking the sites for the wedding and the reception. If the places are very popular you may be required to book a year in advance. Now would also be a good time to meet with the official who will be performing the ceremony and be clear about any restrictions involving the ceremony or the site where it is being held.
Also you do not have to go with a traditional weeding. Some examples have been provided by www.Your-SpecialDay.ca, a site that provides Toronto Weddings as well as many others.
The Arabian Wedding
Before marriage, Bride was Decorated with the Henna. Beautiful patterns were drawn on the hands and feet of the girl. Often, the girl was half the age of her husband if she happens to be the fourth wife. In the Arabian societies, women were generally kept in a veil which separates them from the men folk. They usually stay at harems.
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The Jewish WeddingTHE WEDDING DAY: This day is considered a personal Yom Kippur , for on this day all their past mistakes are forgiven as they merge into a new, complete soul. Jewish tradition likens the couple to a queen and king. The kallah will be seated on a throne to receive her guests, while the chatan is surrounded by guests who sing and toast him.
Break a Plate: At this time there is a tradition for the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom to stand together and break a plate. The reason is to show the seriousness of the commitment — just as a plate can never be fully repaired, so too a broken relationship can never be fully repaired.
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Congratulations! You should be well on your way to a great and memorable wedding that will be a pleasure for you, your future spouse and your guests. Keep in mind that small, sweet and intimate is always better than big, impersonal and lavish. Whatever you choose, you should check our site for any Toronto Weddings questions or needs you have.

