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Articles from David OdellDavid Odell (5)   Wordscape Ltd What Kind of Bar To Have at The Wedding ReceptionPosted Friday, November 02, 2007 (2 years 100 days ago.) Viewed 99 times. Whether to have an open bar or a cash bar at a wedding is a debate that can become quite heated. Everyone seems to have some opinion on the matter, and to a degree, everyone is correct. There is no right or wrong answer. It is a decision that belongs to the bride and groom. Hopefully, this will help the bride and groom make this decision. People often scoff at a cash bar, however it is also an acceptable and often expected occurrence at weddings in certain areas. A cash bar means that each guest is responsible for purchasing his own drinks during the wedding reception. Some people feel that this is insulting and since they are being invited to a party, then alcohol and other drinks should be provided free. A cash bar is often necessary in weddings with a strict budget. An open bar means that all drinks are covered and guests can order drinks without having to consider the cost. This is a nice addition to a wedding because people are coming to celebrate the bride and groom and the bride and groom have the opportunity to show thanks by providing drinks to the guests. The downfall of the cash bar is that people abuse it. People can become very intoxicated. Also, people become more lax with drinks since they are not paying for them, and may put a drink down somewhere after taking only a sip and forget where they put it. Since the drinks are free, they can go and get a new drink. The advantages, disadvantages, and social acceptance must be considered before choosing to offer a cash bar or an open bar. There are some in-between solutions as well. Rather than offering a full open bar, the bride and groom can choose to offer a limited open bar and include such beverages as soda, wine and beer. If a guest wants something not offered, then he can pay for it himself. Another idea is to offer soda only and if someone wants alcohol then he can pay for it. Many brides and grooms include a champagne toast and some go so far as to place a bottle of wine on every table. This may be sufficient for offering free drinks. Another option is to include a beverage fountain that dispenses an alcoholic drink. This is generally offered during the cocktail hour, and then removed at dinner. Whichever way the bride and groom choose to go, it is a decision that is personal to them. An open bar is nice to have if the budget permits. If the budget doesn’t allow for an open bar, then offer a cash bar or one of the suggestions above. It is not all about the alcohol on the wedding day; it is about the happiness of the bride and groom. David Odell is the owner of Wedding Plans where you can find information on all aspects of planning a wedding and Wedding Speech - What do I say that concentrates on speeches from different members of the wedding party. 
Permalink Comments (0) Wedding Speeches Can Be MemorablePosted Wednesday, October 17, 2007 (2 years 116 days ago.) Viewed 48 times. It is true that wedding speeches can end up being a more memorable part of a wedding reception. However, there is not very much thought or preparation for a wedding speech that is given during the reception, especially when compared to the planning that goes into other aspects of the wedding. A well-written wedding speech will often be remembered and cherished for many years to come. It may even be referenced during anniversaries and other important moments in the lives of the couple. Traditionally, wedding speeches are the responsibility of three main members of the wedding party: the father of the groom, the best man and the groom. However, it is up to the bride and groom to choose whomever they feel they would like most to offer some special words. Therefore, speakers could also include the maid of honor, other parents, siblings and even close friends. The average length of a wedding speech, depending on how many people have been asked to speak, is usually from three to ten minutes long. What happens many times is that people will become nervous when giving wedding speeches and will have a tendency to speak very fast, making it hard to be understood or they may speak too slow, causing people to become bored. To avoid this problem, anyone giving a wedding speech should take the time to rehearse it in private to become comfortable with what they are planning to say. Having a written outline to refer to during the speech will also help to eliminate the embarrassment of forgetting what one intended to say. Wedding speeches should focus on talking about things that are important to the bride and groom, particularly things that relate to their relationship. Little-known stories about how the couple met, where they met, or what the spark was that started the whole thing, can be integrated into the speech to make it more interesting. Also, observations about positive or romantic ways in which their relationship blossomed, given from the perspective of the speaker, can add personal insights about the newlyweds. However, it should always be remembered that the purpose of wedding speeches and toasts is to honor and recognize the couple and should focus on them in an upbeat and respectful way. Humor can often be a very effective tool when giving a wedding speech, but courtesy should be taken into consideration to avoid mean-spirited comments and cutting humor. Such negative attempts and interjecting humor has ruined many best man speeches and other wedding toasts. Overall, it should be remembered that the most important element of wedding speeches is for the speaker to offer words of congratulations and support that are sincere and which come from the heart. A good, heartfelt wedding speech will also help to set the tone for each wedding toast that is sure to follow. Generally, the first wedding toast is performed as part of the final wedding speech to honor the bride and groom. The toast should sum up all the speeches and end on a high note. Traditionally, as the toast is being made, the bride's glass is then filled first, followed by the groom's. The maid of honor and the balance of the wedding party then have their glasses filled, followed by the parents of the couple, with the best man being served last. Being asked to give one of the wedding speeches is a sincere honor and a special opportunity to uniquely impact the event. Be sure to put the time and effort into carefully selecting the things you want to share and take the time to rehearse your wedding speech. This will help assure that you properly honor the couple with your thoughts and your wishes. David Odell is the owner of Wedding Plans where you can find information on all aspects of planning a wedding and Wedding Speech - What do I say that concentrates on speeches from different members of the wedding party.
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