Dilbert's Wedding - A Special Family Occasion
When we think of weddings, we typically think of holding the ceremony in a church or other special event building. However, celebrity couples like to do things a little differently. That's why back in July 2006, Scott Adams, best known as the creator of the lovable office worker Dilbert, married his girlfriend, Shelly Miles, on a yacht in San Francisco Bay. That's not the picture most of us imagine of a wedding.
Vicars and Captains Adams and Miles had been dating for two years before they exchanged vows in front of more than 150 guests on the yacht. In fact, the yacht's captain was the one who performed the ceremony. After the couple's first kiss as man and wife, the guests were able to enjoy the reception, including dancing, on board the yacht.
But if getting married on a boat isn't interesting enough, Scott and Shelly also decided to do something unique for their honeymoon, too. They're taking a Caribbean cruise. Now, you may be saying there's nothing unique about that destination and you're right. However, Scott and Shelly are taking both of their parents and Shelly's children along with them on the cruise. Instead of viewing their honeymoon as a romantic getaway, it's become a family event! That's definitely not what most of us expect.
Great Ideas from the Sea And that brings us to what us ordinary people can learn from Scott and Shelly's wedding and honeymoon plans.
First, when you're planning the location of your wedding and/or reception, don't limit yourself to just traditional spots. There's no law that says you must get married inside of a church. There's also no law that says you have to invite hundreds of people to your ceremony or after-party. The most important part of choosing a location is what is going to make you and your spouse-to-be happy.
In the case of Scott and Shelly, that location was on board a yacht. For you, that location might be botanical garden, a museum, a beach, a hotel lobby, a zoo, or even a church.
Second, remembering your family is an important part of every wedding. While Scott and Shelly are showing how important family is to them by taking them along on the honeymoon, you can find other ways of expressing your parents' and your children's importance to you. For example, you could include your parents in the wedding party ? remember Jay McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw's son, had his father act as his best man during his wedding ceremony. Your children could also be included either as flower girls and ring bearers or as bridesmaids and groomsmen ? depending on their age.
Special Gifts Another way to show your appreciation to your family is to purchase them a special gift. You and your spouse-to-be should work together to select the perfect gift, possibly something engraved with a message from the two of you, that your parents will treasure forever. Of course, if you don't have the funds for a pricey gift, write a poem or sing a song to them at the wedding or reception. Trust me, they'll never forget the gesture.
At the end of the day, you don't have to have your wedding on a yacht or take your whole family on a cruise in order to have a unique ceremony or to show your love for the people who helped you become the person you are today. All you need is an open mind and a sincere desire to express your love.
Chris Morton ran hotels and restaurants for 17 years - catering for 100's of weddings. His wife Sue is a wedding planner with 10 year's experience. Together they have established http://www.TheWeddingWizards.com to provide unbiased help for brides and grooms.
Get Paid For 100% of your site's traffic.
As the best man, you are an integral part of the wedding process. It was up to you to throw the perfect bachelor party. On the day of the wedding, you not only made sure the groom was looking sharp, but also made sure he got to his wedding on time with his bride's ring. Now, as you're sitting to the groom's left at the reception, you stand and say, "I would like to propose a toast." Although you've done all your duties perfectly up to this point, the wedding toast determines how you will be remembered by everyone in attendance. The last thing you want is to look into the crowd at hundreds of blank stares as you stumble over your words. Not to worry, by following some simple tips and guidelines, you'll have an instant wedding toast that will...
Wedding Color Idea
The color you choose for your wedding will ultimately set the theme for the entire event. You can choose to play around with the color wheel and go monochrome, but working around lighter or darker variants of the color. You can also choose two complementing colors, or be daring and creative by choosing two loud colors. The key in using two loud colors is the way it is used so that they do not clash. Here you will find several ways of using and playing with colors. Remember that the colors should be reflective of the couple getting married, and have fun!
The Legendary Style of Grace Kelly's Wedding
If you are looking for inspiration for your wedding, nothing could be better than the fabulous nuptials of international style icon Grace Kelly Her 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco was watched by thirty million viewers on television, all eager to see the exquisite couture gown that Miss Kelly would wear down the aisle
Not Your Mother's Bridal Shower
If you love to attend bridal showers, can't wait to see what funny little games you'll play, and are anxious to receive your cute, crafty favor, then you may not enjoy this article or the recent trends in these events. Some women enjoy the traditional bridal shower, but many do not and find themselves going through the motions because it is what their mothers did. If you find yourself in this category, you should take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Many brides-to-be question tradition, but how was the tradition first established, and do the reasons to have a traditional bridal shower still hold true today? The tradition, itself, was derived from an old legend where a beautiful, young, woman from an affluent family decided to...
Embassy Pro Books Announces Launch of Photo Book Reseller Program for Professional Wedding Photographers
Embassy Pro Books, North America?s photo book manufacturer for professional photographers and graphic designers, is very pleased to announce the launch of a reseller program for professional wedding photographers.
My Wedding Favors Partners with Star 94 FM for Sure Thing Valentine's Day Party
Atlanta-based favor and gift online retailer to offer free party favors and exclusive personality boxes at radio station's Valentine's Day bash.
Your Wedding Mafia: New Full-service and Stress-free Resource for Cincnnati Brides
Your Wedding Mafia launches new resource of wedding service providers, included by invitation only, to meet the demands of today's busy engaged couples in the Cincinnati market.
Tropical Drinks Add Island Ambience to Your Wedding Reception
Serving a signature tropical drink adds excitement to your special day. Use tiki torches, umbrellas, pineapple slices and let the party begin. The names of many tropical drinks evoke thoughts of palm trees, sandy beaches, hula dances, lelolais, and all sorts of exotic, romantic happenings.
10 Ideas for Perfect Wedding Gifts
Wedding ceremonies are the stuff fairy tales are made of. Marriages are made in heaven, it is said.
Tacori Wedding Bands For Him
Gone are the days of a man's wedding band being a simple circle of gold or platinum Of course, these traditional options are still available and many men will prefer the simpler statement
Wedding Registry: Creating One
Creating Your Wedding Registry
It's never too early, or late, to create a wedding registry Whether you've just gotten engaged or will tie the knot in a few weeks, now is the time to get your list together
A Wedding Gift that Lasts Forever from the Renaissance Westchester Hotel
Celebrate a wedding anniversary upstate New York-style with the Renaissance Westchester Hotel's Wedding Anniversary Room for Life special*.
A New and Extensive Wedding Photography Tips Section Has Been Added to All-Things-Photography.com
All Things Photography have just added a complete and free tips section on Wedding Photography to their site. It includes everything you need to get started in wedding photography including a 50 image gallery complete with exif data and comments. It has been written by a working professional wedding photographer with over 20 years experience and all images were taken by the author.
Pre-Marital Stress Test Helps Prevent the "Runaway Bride Syndrome"
Marriage has a dirty little secret, many brides as they walk down the aisle are really scared - Research indicates that over 40% of brides to be have wedding anxiety. It's not uncommon for brides to experience a wide range of emotions, from happiness, anxiety, fear, stress and even panic as the big day draws near.
5 Reasons to Buy Bridal Shower Invitations Online
If you are going to be the maid of honor or a bridesmaid in a good friend?s wedding, more than likely you have been thinking of how to plan a great bridal shower for her. Bridal showers can be exciting and a great deal of fun, but one aspect of the shower you may not have thought of is the bridal shower invitations. Having nice invitations for a bridal shower is quite important, and while you probably do not want to blow a months pay on these invitations, you do want them to look great. Instead of scrambling out to a nearby store trying to find the perfect invitations, you may have overlooked the very best way to purchase wedding invitations - Online! The following are fiver great reasons that you should consider picking out the perfect bri...
For even more wedding planning tips and ideas, visit FMBrides.com.
Get Paid For 100% of your site's traffic.