Looking Forward To Spring's Activities | Marriage

By ResaHeart
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In late winter I'm fed up with the cold. We are still a good six weeks away from warmer weather. But it's important not to get too caught up in the current bleak winter surroundings and rather look forward to Spring. Soon the snow will melt and the first robins will return to let me know I've made it through another winter.

Soon the first signs of Spring turn into an all out assault of color and warmth. Who can blame us for wanting to celebrate during this season? When I think of Spring I think of young men and women either graduating from high school or college or getting married at a wedding ceremony.

If you've got family members soon to graduate (like a niece or nephew) you are sure to get a graduation party invitation. If you are lucky, you will be invited to a laid back event held in the backyard where the fare is simple but full of favorite foods and you can come and go when you want.

My daughter is getting married this Spring and goodness I'm overwhelmed at how much work is involved getting all the details sorted. We've gotten lucky on getting the photographer and caterer that we wanted. I think she's found a dress. And we are just getting started.

If you are planning a wedding as I am, consider saving some expense if you can by having the reception in your own backyard. Of course you may need a tent and an alternate place to hold everyone if the weather suddenly turns.

Outdoor weddings like this are best done during the day and in locales where it isn't likely to be too hot or too windy. Because the crowds tend to be larger for a wedding than for a graduation party, you'll need to be sure your house can hold the group should foul weather sneak up on you.

One thing to consider in budgeting your wedding is whether you want the groomsmen and bridesmaids to all look exactly alike. Traditional bridesmaid dresses are floor length and can end up useless after the event. However in letting the gals have more flexibility in what they wear (groomsmen too) you can end up with a simple yet elegant wedding.

Because the wedding will be outside, we've arranged to have a manned table set up for the gift giving. That way we don't have to worry about someone who was not invited showing up just to help themselves to the gifts.

Yes Spring is the time of celebration - particularly for brides and grooms and graduates. There will be necessary planning to ensure a wonderful celebration but it will certainly be well worth it.

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