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2 — Bridal Guide Star Beacon, Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Couples adhere to

many traditions on their

wedding days, including

the exchange of wed-

ding rings. Wedding

rings symbolize the

union of two people and

their pledge to remain

faithful to each other.

No one is exactly sure

just when the tradition

of exchanging wed-

ding rings originated,

but some say it can be

traced back to ancient

Egypt, when the old-

est recorded exchange

of wedding rings was

made. The round ring

symbolized eternity,

and the hole within the

center meant a gateway

to things unknown.

As new lands were

explored and territories

expanded, traditions

from one culture were

adopted and modiied by other cultures. The

same is true with wed-

ding rings. According

to the Diamond Source,

wedding rings were

adopted by Romans

and incorporated into

Western wedding cere-

monies. RomansÕ rings

were highly decorated,

and some historians

believe wedding rings

were given to represent

ownership over brides

instead of symbolizing

love. These rings were

made of iron and called

ÒAnulus Pronubus,Ó or

Òbetrothal ring.Ó

Rings have been

simpliied since those days and ultimately

made of many materi-

als. Throughout history,

wedding rings were

worn on various ingers and even both hands,

whereas many mar-

ried people in Western

cultures now wear their

wedding rings on the

left hand and on the

fourth inger. Romans once believed that this

inger contained a vein, called the ÒVena Amor-

is,Ó that ran directly to

the heart. Though that

is not true, the tradition

has prevailed.

Other legends say

that, when blessing

a Christian marriage,

priests would bind the

marriage by saying, ÒIn

the name of the Father,

the Son, and the Holy

Spirit,Ó simultaneously

touching the ring to

the recipientÕs thumb,

index inger and middle inger, before slipping it on the fourth inger while saying, ÒAmen.Ó

Another theory on

ring placement is that

wedding rings are

worn on the ring inger

because that inger isn’t used as much as the

rest of the hand, ensur-

ing delicate ring materi-

als wonÕt be damaged.

Ross Simmons Jewelry

states that gold is still

the most popular metal

choice for wedding

rings, but couples are

opting for some other

metals that are more

durable.

Platinum is popular

not only because it is

long-wearing, but it

also tends to be the

most expensive. ItÕs

also a dense metal and

can feel heavy in hand.

Tungsten carbide is an-

other durable metal that

has grown in popularity

in recent years. These

rings cannot be cut

and resoldered, which

means itÕs important to

size the rings correctly

the irst time. Titani-um is both lightweight

and durable, and itÕs

popular because it is

hypo-allergenic, making

it practical for those

with allergies to other

metals.

Rings are symbolic gestures of commitment

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Wedding day tokens

of good luck come in

many forms, but Òthe

something old, some-

thing new, something

borrowed, something

blue (a sixpence in your

shoe)Ó adage remains

one of the most popular

luck-enhancing wedding

traditions. According

to the bridal resource

The Knot, this tradition

stems from an Olde

English rhyme. Some-

thing old represents

continuity; something

new is for optimism for

the future; something

borrowed stands for

borrowed happiness;

and something blue

is for purity, love and

idelity. The sixpence in your shoe is a wish

for good fortune and

prosperity, but this is

not a tradition widely

celebrated outside of

the United Kingdom or

British territories.

These traditions can

add some creative lair and personality to

wedding ceremonies.

ThereÕs no end to the

inventive combinations

of items brides can

carry to increase their

good fortunes.

Something oldSomething old is one

of the easier mementos

to obtain. There is a

good chance that some-

one in the family is

willing to pass an item

down to the bride that

she can include in her

wedding wardrobe.

It also can be some-

thing the bride may

have in her own mem-

ory box. Beads taken

from a grandmotherÕs

dress or a swatch of

fabric from a beloved

toy doll are creative

ideas that can be sewn

into inconspicuous

places on gowns.

Something newBrides already pur-

chase many new items

for their wedding day

looks, so Òsomething

newÓ should not be too

hard to ind. Couples may want to work

together to ind some-

thing new they can

both carry so they have

a matching set upon

tying the knot. Inter-

locking charm bracelets

or keychains may work.

What about the groom

carrying a small pad-

lock and the bride the

key? Quirky couples

can each wear one sock

from a pair. Get clever

and have fun.

Something borrowedMuch like something

old, something bor-

rowed is yet another

way to pay homage to a

friend or family mem-

ber.

ItÕs also one way to

add a sentimental twist

to everyday items.

Borrow a grandfatherÕs

handkerchief to wrap

around the stems of

the wedding bouquet.

Exchange vows with the

original rings used by a

distant relative at their

own wedding. Flatter a

close friend by wearing

the same veil she did.

Something blueThere are many ways

to incorporate Òsome-

thing blueÓ into your

wedding ceremony.

Brides can paint their

toenails blue or wear

blue shoes under their

gowns.

Sew a patch from a

pair of denim jeans into

the bodice of the dress.

Paint the bottom of

your shoes bright blue

so they stand out when

kneeling at the altar.

Blue sapphire or topaz

jewelry can add an exot-

ic look to the wedding

wardrobe.

With a little ingenuity,

brides can easily incor-

porate Òsomething old,

something new, some-

thing borrowed, some-

thing blueÓ into their

wedding ceremonies.

Clever takes on the ‘something old, new, borrowed, blue’ tradition

Blue gloves and garter can fulill the “something blue” in the popular good-luck wed-

ding tradition.

These traditions can add some creative flair

and personality to wedding ceremonies.

There’s no end to the inventive combinations

of items brides can carry to

increase their good fortunes.

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When couples tie the

knot, many changes are

in store, many compro-

mises will be made and

many lasting memories

will be created. But in

the weeks and months

before their big days,

couples can easily

get caught up in the

whirlwind of wedding

planning, never taking

inventory of their feel-

ings until their wedding

days have arrived.

Come their wedding

days, couples should

not be surprised if

some nerves set in. A

survey from the anxiety

self-help resource The

Fear Source indicated

71 percent of brides-

to-be suffered from

some type of nerves

during the lead-up to

their weddings. Nine-

ty-two percent of brides

experienced nerves on

the day of the wedding

or the evening before,

while 66 percent report-

ed that it affected their

daily lives prior to their

weddings or hampered

their performance and

enjoyment during the

day itself.

According to Psych

Central, a modern

online voice for mental

health information,

emotional support and

advocacy, pre-wedding

jitters are common

and can be the sub-

conscious telling a

person that something

needs to be remedied.

Wedding nerves do

not mean a wedding is

doomed; it just means

certain issues may need

to be worked through.

The following are some

ways to tame wedding

day nerves.

Keep an open dia-

logue. Speak with your

future spouse about

the things that may be

causing your anxiety.

Maybe you have doubts

on inancial choices or where you will be living

after the wedding. Com-

municating openly and

honestly is one of the

foundations of a strong

relationship.

Slow down and

breathe. Wedding plan-

ning involves making

many decisions, and

sometimes couples

move at breakneck

speeds. Make slowing

down a priority. Try to

enjoy a quiet dinner

with just the two of

you. When enjoying

peaceful moments, take

deep breaths, which

can be calming and

revitalizing. If need be,

consider signing up for

a yoga or tai chi class to

force you to slow down.

Address performance

anxiety. ItÕs easy to

build up the big day in

your mind and hope

that everything goes ac-

cording to plan. But itÕs

impossible to plan for

each and every outcome

on your wedding day.

Focus on everything

that can go right, rather

than worrying about

what might go wrong.

Also, realize that your

guests are your friends

and family members

who will be forgiving of

any hiccups along the

way. YouÕre bound to

recover gracefully from

any mishaps.

Work on conidence. Wedding fears may

stem from inadequate

self-conidence. Give yourself a pep talk

and surround yourself

with positive people.

Keep the worry-warts

at armsÕ length for the

time being.

Recruit more help.

Weddings are huge

undertakings, so itÕs no

surprise that couples

sometimes feel over-

whelmed. Ask reliable

relatives or friends to

double-check all of the

last-minute details.

This way you donÕt

feel it is all on your

shoulders.

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days are special mo-

ments, ones they hope

pave the way to a life

illed with happiness and good fortune.

ThatÕs why the bride

and groom surround

themselves with close

friends and family who

want to celebrate and

support their new life

joined together.

Perhaps due to su-

perstition or tradition,

many couples employ

wedding day strategies

to increase their good

luck. The following are

some of the symbols

that couples may want

to keep an eye out for

on the day they walk

down the aisle.

¥ ItÕs good luck for the

bride to see a dove on

the way to the wedding

because doves symbol-

ize peace and prosperi-

ty. Because doves mate

for life, this symbol is

doubly beneicial on a coupleÕs wedding day,

as it can be a harbinger

of a long, happy mar-

riage and home.

¥ Some brides believe

sugar cubes tucked into

their wedding gloves

leads to a sweet union.

¥ Hindu tradition

states that rain on a

wedding day is good

luck. Rain is believed to

be a symbol of for-

tune and abundance,

especially after times

of drought. WhatÕs

more, rain can foretell a

strong marriage. ThatÕs

because a wet knot is

more dificult to untie.¥ Ancient Romans

were so concerned

with ensuring good

luck that they actually

studied pig entrails to

determine the luckiest

time to marry. If they

consulted with the

English, they might de-

termine that a wedding

shouldnÕt take place on

a Saturday, which is un-

lucky. English tradition

states Wednesday is the

best day to get married.

¥ In Holland,

well-wishers would

plant pine trees outside

of newlywedsÕ homes as

a symbol of fertility and

luck.

¥ Grooms may want

to give a coin to the irst person they see on the

way to their weddings.

This is another symbol

of good luck.

¥ Some couples plan

to marry during a full

moon, because that can

symbolize good luck

and good fortune.

¥ On a coupleÕs wed-

ding day, tears from a

bride or a child during

the ceremony is con-

sidered lucky. English

folklore suggests that

brides who discover spi-

ders in their gowns are

in for some good luck.

¥ The Chinese believe

that lighting ireworks at their wedding cere-

monies chases away evil

spirits. A red umbrella

also might be held over

a Chinese bride to keep

bad spirits at bay.

¥ Many grooms do not

see their brides in their

wedding gowns before

their wedding ceremo-

nies, feeling it is bad

luck if they do. Many

brides also do not wear

their complete wedding

outits prior to their big day.

Wedding good luck charms

Spiders, doves and sugar cubes all can be symbols of good luck on couples’ wedding days.

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Couples planning their

weddings realize pretty

quickly just how expensive

weddings can be. Depend-

ing on where couples tie the

knot, the costs can stretch

into the tens of thousands of

dollars, leaving many young

men and women to scramble

to ind ways to trim costs without trimming quality.

Many couples look for

ways to cut wedding costs,

and couples facing that very

dilemma should know that

there are several ways to

save money but still host the

wedding of their dreams.

Guest listGuest lists can consume a

signiicant portion of cou-

plesÕ wedding budgets. When

compiling the guest list,

couples should keep in mind

that guests will need save-

the-date cards, invitations,

catered meals (including

cocktail hour, dinner and

dessert), drinks, and gifts

(including hotel gift bags and

wedding favors). So the cost

per guest will be more than

just the per person cost of

the meal couples negotiate.

Couples who can pare their

guests lists down to family

and close friends can save a

substantial amount of money

without affecting their cere-

monies.

ReceptionA coupleÕs wedding recep-

tion also will chew up a lot

of their wedding budgets.

But there are ways to reduce

the costs of receptions, too.

Couples planning on having

a morning wedding can shift

their receptions from the

evening to the afternoon,

when the cost per meal

will be considerably less.

Afternoon receptions also

can be alcohol-free, saving

couples even more money.

If a nighttime reception is a

must-have, choose a limited

cash bar instead of an open

bar. Limited cash bars often

provide guests with free

beer and house wine while

guests who prefer liquor or

mixed drinks must pay for

their own libations. If you are

planning an outdoor wedding

reception, you may even be

able to provide your own al-

cohol, which can save consid-

erable amounts of money.

Couples also can trim re-

ception costs by choosing the

least expensive meal pack-

age. Packages often differ

greatly in price but are not al-

ways so different with regard

to their menus. If you ind

the packages offered by your

venue are similar, choose the

least expensive option.

ArrangementsFloral arrangements are a

big and potentially expen-

sive part of many couplesÕ

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her bouquet, as do her

bridesmaids. In addition,

many couples decorate their

ceremony space with low-

ers, and of course reception

table centerpieces typically

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GiftsWhile itÕs become custom-

ary to prepare gift bags for

guests staying in hotels, cou-

ples should not go overboard

with such gifts. Gift bags

need not include more than

a snack, a bottle of water

and a homemade thank-you

card. Couples also should

not break the bank with re-

gard to reception gifts, which

have also become a standard

offering.

Keep such gifts simple and

inexpensive, even opting

for homemade gifts if you

and your future spouse are

skilled with crafts.

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ceremony space with low

include lowers as well. When working with your lorist, request in-season lowers,

less than exotic lowers that

tion, let your lorist know

or she recommend lowers

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Keep such gifts simple and

The perfect dress is

on the wish list of many

a bride-to-be, but no

bridal ensemble is truly

complete until the bride

chooses her veil.

Veils have been

worn by brides at their

weddings for centuries.

Veils can be traced

back to the Middle East,

where veils helped pro-

tect against the weather

while also preserving

the modesty of the

bride. In Ancient Greece

and Ancient Rome, veils

were used as protection

against evil spirits.

According to popular

wedding website The

Knot.com, until Vatican

II, all Catholic women

were required to have

their heads covered

in church, including

during their wedding

ceremonies.

Veils were worn for

this purpose, but they

also symbolized trust in

the groom and his love

and companionship.

Some Christians also

see the veil as a visual

representation of sub-

mission to the Church

and to God.

Others think of the

veil as another beautiful

accompaniment to their

bridal gown, without

attaching any addition-

al meaning to the veil

itself.

Veils come in various

lengths and can com-

plement the style of a

wedding gown. They

also tend to add glam-

our to bridesÕ looks.

Here are the types of

veils from shortest to

longest.

Blusher: Blushers

cover the face, though

some extend only to

mid-cheek on the bride.

Flyaway: Flyaways

cover just the back of

the head. Shorter veils

may work better on

petite women.

Shoulder: Shoulder

veils are about 20 inch-

es in length and will hit

at the brideÕs shoulders

or just below.

Waist: Waist-length

veils cascade down

to the middle of the

brideÕs waist.

Fingertip: These veils

extend down 38 to 42

inches, brushing against

the bride’s ingertips.

Waltz/Knee: For a

dramatic look, many

brides may opt for

waltz-length veils,

which fall to the back of

the knees.

Chapel/Floor: Veils

that extend to the loor may be referred to

as “chapel” or “loor-lengthÓ veils. Such veils

cascade slightly behind

the bride.

Veils can complete

bridesÕ wedding day

looks.

Shorter veils may be

comfortable to wear

throughout the day

and evening, but brides

may want to consider

detachable veils if they

are selecting lengthier

options.

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Couples must make

many decisions when

planning their wed-

dings, including choos-

ing transportation for

guests to and from

wedding ceremonies.

Whereas couples once

left guestsÕ transporta-

tion up to their guests,

nowadays it is custom-

ary to provide rides for

guests so they can easi-

ly get to and from their

hotel and the ceremony

and reception safe and

sound.

Many factors must be

considered when choos-

ing transportation for

wedding guests, and the

following are a handful

of tips to make the de-

cision a little easier.

Speak with your

hotel before booking

transportation. While

professional shuttle ser-

vices are an option, cou-

ples whose guests will

be staying in a speciic hotel or hotels should

speak with manage-

ment of their hotels to

determine if the hotels

offer shuttle services

for guests. Many hotels

provide airport shuttle

service to guests, and

couples might be able

to use such services to

get their guests to and

from their weddings

and receptions. Hotels

may charge a fee to use

their shuttles, but they

may offer discounts to

couples whose guests

book an agreed upon

number of rooms. An

added beneit to using the hotel shuttle ser-

vices is that bus drivers

wonÕt get lost looking

for the hotel.

Find an option that

wonÕt bust your bud-

get. Wedding budgets

tend to be big, and

couples planning their

weddings soon realize

that budgets can quick-

ly be busted. When

choosing transportation

for your guests, do not

feel pressured to book

especially lavish buses.

So long as the buses are

safe and on time, guests

wonÕt mind if they ride

in a school bus or a

fancy bus worthy of

a touring rock band.

If you are concerned

about the appearance

of a bus, ask if you can

decorate the bus before

the wedding to make it

more inviting.

Comparison shop.

Many companies cater

to couples looking for

transportation for their

wedding guests, and

couples should explore

all of their options

before committing to a

particular company. Re-

ceive formal estimates

from several companies

before making your i-

nal decision, and speak

to companies about

matching offers. When

comparing companies,

try to consider both

cost and quality. While

the lowest estimate

might be the most bud-

get-friendly, you should

choose the company

that you feel is most

trustworthy and capa-

ble of fulilling your contract.

Read the contract.

Transportation con-

tracts should be gone

over with a ine-tooth comb before couples

sign on the dotted

line. Check for hidden

fees, such as mileage

or overage charges if

the reception runs a

little late, and ask how

much lexibility you might have with regard

to those fees. Make

sure any agreements

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When planning their

weddings, couples may

ind themselves becom-

ing experts on subjects

they previously never

gave much thought.

Thanks to the cost of

weddings, todayÕs cou-

ples must make each

decision carefully, and

that may result in hours

of research and discus-

sion.

One of the big de-

cisions couples must

make when planning

their weddings concerns

their loral arrange-

ments.

Work with a lorist you trust and like.

All lorists are not the same, so inding one you can trust and will

enjoy working with can

make all the difference.

Many couples have little

or no experience with

loral arrangements prior to planning their

weddings, so it can calm

couplesÕ nerves to work

with someone they

trust in such situations.

Florists with signiicant wedding experience

will no doubt make a

host of recommenda-

tions based on couplesÕ

budgets and preferenc-

es, so couples might be

more inclined to listen

to that advice if they are

working with someone

they trust. Ask relatives,

friends or coworkers if

they can recommend

any lorists whose wedding work they are

familiar with.

Choose in-season

or native lowers.

Couples working with

tight budgets may want

to choose in-season

lowers or those native to the area where they

will be tying the knot.

In-season and native

lowers won’t need to be ordered or shipped

in from afar, which can

be costly. In-season and

native lowers tend to be more abundant, and

the greater their avail-

ability the less couples

are likely to pay.

Repurpose loral arrangements. Another

way to save on loral ar-rangements is to repur-

pose lowers through-

out the day. Once

bridesmaids no longer

need their bouquets,

use them to decorate

gift tables or cocktail

areas. Floral arrange-

ments on display during

the ceremony can be

removed once you have

moved into the recep-

tion area where they

can be enjoyed through

the night. Go over any

repurposing you plan to

do with your reception

hall manager prior to

your wedding day so he

knows where and when

to move them.

Go big. Some lowers simply bloom larger

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within a budget, so you

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impressed by what they

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As guestsÕ eyes are

trained on couples

come their wedding

days, it is no surprise

that both the bride and

groom want to look

lawless on their big days. Men and women

will spend thousands

of dollars on clothing,

hairstyling, makeup,

teeth whitening, itness classes, and more to

ensure they look their

best. While couples may

be particularly con-

cerned with their wed-

ding day appearance,

what they wear under

their clothing Ñ partic-

ularly for women Ñ can

impact how clothes it and look.

Choosing the right bra

or supportive undergar-

ments can play a crucial

role in how a gown its and whether or not

brides achieve that

picture-perfect look.

Wearing the wrong

undergarments can neg-

atively affect a brideÕs

appearance and make

her extremely uncom-

fortable. According to

a study done by Swiss

lingerie company Tri-

umph, a large number

of women are choosing

their bras incorrectly.

The international sur-

vey of 10,000 women

found that 64 percent

of them are wearing

the wrong size bras. If

women are wearing the

wrong undergarments

for everyday looks, it

stands to reason that

their wedding choices

may not be spot on,

either.

Undergarments

should be purchased

and brought to all it-tings as soon as a gown

is selected. In fact, it

often is a good idea

to ask the bridal store

employees to suggest a

bra or corset that will

complement the gown

and remain invisible be-

neath the dress. Some

shops will make bras

available when trying

on gowns. Brides are

not obligated to pur-

chase undergarments

where they purchase

their gowns, but take

note of the brand and

style and ind a similar one elsewhere that its with your budget if you

donÕt want to buy at the

store.

Pay attention to the

gownÕs fabric and how

dense it is. Certain

shapewear, including

bras, that have a lot

of boning in them to

shape and support the

body can show under

bridal dresses without a

lot of layers.

Always try on the bra

with the gown to gauge

the inished look. You may opt for simpler

and plain lingerie styles

so that you will be

guaranteed a seamless

appearance. Nude-col-

ored bras tend to be

less noticeable than

white. You always can

purchase something

with more pizazz to

change into for the

wedding night. Some

dresses with plunging

necklines or backless

designs may necessitate

other options. Sew-in

bra cups are another

option that can lend

invisible support.

Women with more

ample busts may want

to select gowns that

will allow for bras with

supportive straps to be

worn. This way there is

no worry about strap-

less bras or other style

lingerie slipping down.

In addition, other

types of shapewear can

enhance certain areas

of the body or down-

play perceived laws. Shapewear can smooth

and pull in stomachs.

Undergarments can make or break wedding looks

Bras and other shapewear can make a world of difference in how wedding attire looks and feels. Invest in some quality pieces that will highlight wardrobes to their fullest.

Invitations are a vital

component of wedding

planning. In addition to

informing guests about

the details of the cer-

emony and reception,

wedding invitations

convey the tone and

style of the day.

While there are no

rules governing wed-

ding invitations, there

are some ways for

couples to ensure they

stay on schedule when

mailing invitations.

Order invitations

early. Couples can

start to consider their

invitation options

once the wedding date

and venue have been

chosen. The wedding

stationery industry has

changed a lot over the

years. Couples can now

order invitations from

local retailers, use on-

line printers, or design

and print their own

invitations from home.

Invitations should be

worded carefully and

proofed several times

before printing, so ex-

pect the process to take

a couple of weeks from

start to inish.

Get organized before

mailing. Start prepar-

ing invitations about a

month before you plan

to ship them, as this

gives you ample time to

write envelopes so you

do not have to write

them all on the same

day. Keep the guest

list handy and dou-

ble-check the spelling of

names and the address-

es. Traditional etiquette

suggests addresses

should be handwritten,

but computer-produced

calligraphy on enve-

lopes is now just as ac-

ceptable. Avoid printed

labels.

Coordinate mailing

time and RSVP dead-

lines. Mail invitations

roughly eight weeks

before the wedding.

This gives guests time

to make room in their

schedules and arrange

for travel, if necessary.

Set the response date

for three weeks before

the wedding date so

guests will have the

time to make a deci-

sion and mail back the

response. Many cater-

ers require a inal head count one week before

the wedding.

DonÕt let responses

linger. Check off who

is coming and who

cannot make it as you

receive each response.

This way youÕll know

just how many re-

sponses are still out.

Stay on schedule when mailing wedding invitations


Couples planning

to get married do so

with the intention of

spending the rest of

their lives together.

Few couples exchange

rings thinking divorce

or the loss of a spouse

is in their future, but

some marriages do end.

Happily, that reality

does not prevent many

people from seeking

happily ever after once

again.

A recent study from

the Pew Research

Center found that

many people who were

married before are

deciding to take the

plunge a second time.

Four in 10 new mar-

riages in the United

States now include one

partner who was mar-

ried before. Roughly 42

million American adults

have gotten married a

second time Ñ up from

22 million in 1980.

The Pew study also

discovered that more

men than women are

likely to get remarried.

Around 65 percent of

previously married men

have a desire to remar-

ry, compared to 43

percent of previously

married women.

Men and women

about to get married

for a second time can

consider the following

tips to help make the

day one to remember

forever.

Recognize that a

second wedding is in

no way less important

than the irst. Couples should remember that

this is still the irst wedding for the two of

them as a couple and it

should be seen as just

as special as any other

wedding celebration.

ItÕs easy for men and

women marrying for

a second time to be

hard on themselves,

especially when think-

ing ahead to the gifts

that were given and the

money spent by guests

for their irst marriage. But a new relationship

and love is worthy of a

good party. Friends and

family who are support-

ive of you shouldnÕt

have reservations about

helping you celebrate.

DonÕt feel boxed in

by old-school etiquette.

Rules have relaxed with

regard to weddings.

Many couples put their

personal imprints on

their weddings and do

not feel the need to

conform to outdated

expectations. You donÕt

have to skip all of the

frills of a irst wedding the second time around

or head to the local

courthouse and pass on

another big wedding.

Do what feels comfort-

able to you, whether

that means throwing a

big party or hosting a

smaller affair.

Let past experience

serve as your guide.

YouÕve been married

before and can use that

to your advantage. ItÕs

likely you know what

worked for the wedding

the irst time around and which things you

probably could have

changed or done with-

out. Maybe you were

stressed about having

everything go perfect-

ly or feeling like you

had to put on a show

for guests. As a more

mature person this time

around, you no doubt

realize that sharing

this special time with

the ones you love is the

most important wed-

ding component of all.

Be open-minded with

your wardrobe. Let the

formality of the event

and the time of day

when youÕre getting

married inluence what you will be wearing

instead of perceived

etiquette or family

notions.

ItÕs acceptable to

wear white again if you

so desire. Plus, more

mature couples have a

sense of what makes

them look good, rather

than opting for trendy

outits.

Above all, have fun.

Couples know what to

expect the second time

around, so stress usu-

ally doesnÕt stem from

the unknown.

You may feel more

relaxed at a second

wedding, so let that

ensure you have a great

night.

How to make a second wedding stand out

Four in 10 new marriages in the

United States now include one

partner who was married

before. Roughly 42 million American

adults have gotten married a second time — up from 22

million in 1980.

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