A modern twist to the unity candle!

The unity candle is lit by the bride and groom from two separate family candles, representing the union of your families and the fact that you and your fiance are creating a family of your own. Often your mothers light the family candles, and then you two each hold your family's candle to light the unity candle together (it may be a larger candle, or a different color, and it's placed in the center, with the family candles off to your respective families' sides).

but.... how about this instead..

plant a tree

or... maybe this...

intertwine ropes

mixing the sand

okay let's try it with wine..

Converse Weddings.. Do or Don't..?

So... wearing a converse shoe at your wedding...

 DO or DON'T?

You don't believe me... Do you?

YES

Take a look for yourself!

Remember guys... these pictures will be with you for the rest of your life..

Imagine explaining to your grandchildren.. what was a converse shoe..

Something old, Something new

What is the meaning of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue"?

This tradition comes from an Old English rhyme ("Something Olde, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, A Sixpence in your Shoe"), and the four objects that the bride adds to her wedding outfit or carries with her on the big day are just good luck charms. Don't stress too much about them -- they are the little tokens of love your mother, sister, other relatives, and attendants will give you at the eleventh hour (although you can give them to yourself, too). Something old represents continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed symbolizes borrowed happiness; something blue stands for purity, love, and fidelity; and a sixpence in your shoe is a wish for good fortune and prosperity, although this remains largely a British custom.

What is a wedding without TASSA!?

Tassa drumming is an art form, which is indigenous to this country tradition, showing the rhythms as it was in the beginning. Like so many of the other genres of music, tassa has evolved through the years. Drummers have experimented with several modern rhythms and are now able to bring change to the stage, while it is good to entertain in the chutney, soca and calypso rhythms.

THE DRAGON BOYS TASSA BAND.

This is the most electrifying and energetic Tassa Band ever! I have been to a few weddings where they "performed" and trust me when I say... They will keep your guests entertained! They literally put on a show for the crowd by calling each other on their cell phones while playing with one hand and even playing on each other's drums.. besides being one of the top tassa bands in Trindad with all of their talent, the sound that they produce is what some people refer to as "hot tassa".. it makes you want to get up and dance to that rhythm!

The struggles with R.S.V.P!

Getting wedding guests to RSVP on time, and tracking them down when they don't, can be an incredibly frustrating process. Even when couples follow response card etiquette in wording, they often find that a third of their invitees haven't replied to their invitation. This isn't just an inconvenience, it can be costly if you have to change catering numbers at the last minute, or if you have to order extra favors just in case they all decide to come.

Follow these simple tricks to increase your response rate.

Getting Wedding Guests to RSVP on Time

Send your wedding invitations on time

Etiquette says that invitations should be sent eight weeks before the wedding. That gives four to five weeks to respond, so you can make your RSVP date three to four weeks before the wedding. The timing is crucial – if you give guests more time than that, it's likely the invitation will get put aside in the "things to deal with later" pile. If it doesn't seem urgent that they RSVP, they won't.

What does RSVP mean?

Some guests don't know what RSVP means. So instead of writing, "RSVP by [date]" instead say, "The favour of a reply is requested by [date]" or "Please respond by [date]."

Provide alternate ways to RSVP

Some etiquette queens say that weddings are too important to use online RSVPs, but I think it's the 21st Century. If it allows more people the ability to respond, so be it. You can use a wedding website, an email address, or even a telephone number for an informal wedding.

Make your reply cards interesting

Using a funny rsvp card or a beautifully decorated one can help it stand out in your wedding invitation. If your guests are eager to show you how funny they are in response, it might motivate them to send it in. 

Mention your RSVP cards! 

There's no shame in casually asking guests if they got the invitation. You can even say, "I hope you're coming! We can't wait to get your rsvp card back!" Sometimes close friends weirdly think that they don't have to reply because "of course" you'll know they'll be there. 

Fun Photo Ideas!

Great ideas to excite your guests!

Seating arrangements

These glasses have a name and table number attached to each one... who needs a wedding coordinator to direct guests to their seats..? Come on..  we live in the modern age and everyone knows how to read.. lets make it fun for them.. you wont believe the excitement of looking for your name.. and im saying this from experience okay.. I recently attended a friend's wedding where they used Ferrero Rocher chocolates and stuck a little toothpick with a triangle piece on top looking like a flag with the name and table number.. this wedding reception was held at a yacht club and those chocolates looked like little boats with sails.. very cool.. for me though.. I was impressed.. as this was the first time I saw this idea!

Comfy Dancing Shoes

My cousin's wedding had these in pink, purple, white and black. The pink and purple were obviously smaller ranging from size 6-8 and the white and black were size 9-12. This was such a great idea as it was a very small destination wedding and she knew that all her guests were party animals (mostly family and best friends).. as soon as dinner was over, the dance floor was pumping! Mannnn... I kicked those heels off and chose a purple size 6!

Sparklers

You might want to get these over with before the drinks start pouring.. Maybe right after the speeches or so.. Trust me when I say you don't want a drunk person playing with these.. but they will look absolutely beautiful in your wedding pics.. come on, it's a celebration.. why not?

Sunglasses

For an outdoor wedding.. have your guests looking cool.. let them get involved. I'm pretty sure that you may even get the older folks to participate in wearing these shades as well.. also fun for the pics!


CD'S

music is always good for the soul

... and my absolute favourite.....

The Photo Booth

Instant photos for your guests, housed in a frame with your initials..

Happiest Man Alive...

The Groom's Version...

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If you decide to have a tropical honeymoon.. make sure to get some of these done together!

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Vic's Bar Service

Very professional bar service.. especially for great tasting mixed drinks (my favourite!)

Location: San Fernando, Trinidad

Things brides worry about

Problem: What if nobody turns up?

Solution: A family consists of parents, siblings and grandparents.... Therefore worst case scenario… if only they show up, that’s still a nice intimate little do and a hell of a lot of cake helpings right?

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Problem:What if the wedding car breaks down?

Solution: Pretty sure someone else in your family has a fancy vehicle to lend

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Problem: People staring at me

Solution: They won’t be staring, they’ll simply be looking, smiling and admiring: It’s just your family and friends who all love you and want to share your day with you.

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Problem: Can't walk in my wedding heels

Solution: Take it one step at a time (literally)... Practice walking in them wayyyy in advance

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Problem: First dance

Solution: Keep it simple and keep it how you feel at your most natural. You don't need to impress anyone.

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Problem: Forget my vows

Solution:Write them down or print them out.. If you don't want to hold anything in your hand, ask the priest to read it out to you and repeat after him

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Problem: Using the toilet

Solution: If you've gotta go, you've gotta go! There's no issue with peeing infront other girls and any one of your friends/ bridesmaids/ sisters will most definitely be willing to help you hold up your dress.

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Problem: Camera Shy

Solution: Take your photographer and videographer out to lunch and get to know them a bit.. You will feel more comfortable and relaxed around them on your big day.

Eating from a leaf at a reception!?

Anybody remember this?

Soharee is a bhojpuri word that means ‘food for the gods

Of course, while it is referred to as sohari in Trinidad, it carries a range of different names in other parts of its range including cachibou, pampano, prayer plant and Cuban/ Havana cigar. 

A dying practice... Usually found at Hindu wedding receptions held at home... You take a leaf and find a seat by the eating table where guys from the village would be passing around with bowls of food.... asking "uncle/tants, wah yuh want dey again?" pumpkin, channa and aloo, roti, mother-n-law (pepper), sweet rice, bhagi, rice, kharhee and mango.

Originally the word soharee was associated with a special kind of roti served to Brahmins at religious functions. The small rotis were basted in ghee and served on the large leaves found in Trinidad. Soon the leaves adopted the name of the rotis themselves. These days, the word soharee is most commonly associated with the large leaves used as plates at religious functions. Indian food needs space because of the variety of dishes served.

There is a classic Trinidadian joke about an Englishman who attended a traditional East Indian wedding ---- > When asked how he enjoyed the meal, he said that the curry was delicious but that the lettuce was rather hard.

10 must-have wedding photos

1. Fatherly Wedding Moment

2. Mother On Wedding Day

3. Wedding Photos With Children

4. Family Wedding Photos

5.Bridal Party

6. Throwing The Bouquet

7. Bride And Groom With Grandparents

8. Groom With Groomsmen

9. Bride With Bridesmaids

10. Bride And Groom Portrait