Event Planning
Jack & Jill Parties
WHAT IS A “JACK & JILL” OR “STAG & DOE” PARTY? In Canada, a stag and doe, or buck and doe, is a wedding tradition popular in Southern Ontario. The event is usually organized by […]
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Event Planning
Bridal Shower Games
Want to choose great bridal shower games for your wedding? Bridal shower games are a fun part of most parties. They can help “break the ice” with guests who don’t know each other well, and […]
Event Planning
Wedding Shower Checklist
Bridal showers are one of many pre-wedding parties and are great fun. They are known as parties with a purpose. The purpose of a shower is to assist the couple in equipping their new home […]
Event Planning
Planning a Bridal Shower: Week 3
WEEK 3: FINAL DETAILS FINALIZE THE MENU AND GO SHOPPING Take a look at your theme and your plan, and make a list of everything you need to buy. Think about the food and beverages […]
Event Planning
Planning a Bridal Shower: Week 2
WEEK 2: INVITATIONS, DECORATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT PICK A THEME A theme can serve as inspiration for decorations and games, even the invitations, favors and nametags. It makes planning and preparation simpler to have one central […]
Health & Beauty
Say ‘I Do’ to a sexy new you
When I first met my husband, I couldn’t wait to see him again. Our dates left me breathless – that indescribable feeling that accompanies meeting Mr. Perfect, reveling in the escalating relationship, and knowing we’d […]
Traditions
Jewish Weddings-Glossary of Terms
Glossary Of Jewish Terms ALYAH: a Torah honor, literally, “going up” (to the reader’s desk) to read a portion of the Torah text ASKENAZIC: those Jews whose traditions and customs original from Central and […]
Traditions
Jewish Weddings-Ketubah Text
The Ketubah Text Ketubah: Is a document recording, in Aramaic, the financial obligations which the husband undertakes toward his wife in respect of their marriage. It was instituted for the purpose of protecting the woman […]
Traditions
Jewish Weddings-The Ketubah
The Ketubah The Ketubah is a Jewish legal document confirming the religious bond of your union. It does not replace a standard civil marriage license which the officiating Rabbi will need in order to perform […]
Traditions
Jewish Weddings-Breaking Glass
Breaking of the Glass The breaking of the glass at the end of a wedding ceremony serves as a reminder of two very important aspects of a marriage. The bride and groom – and everyone […]