Weddings are full of references to the bride. From the traditional "Bridal Chorus," played during the ceremony, to friends and family members making up the "bridal party" to the holding of a "bridal shower" where the bride-to-be is doted upon and presented with many wonderful gifts, one might wonder just how the bridegroom fits into the grand scheme of things.
DEARBORN — A wedding invitation is no ordinary piece of paper. It can set the entire mood of a wedding. It informs friends and family of the important details of the day. It comes in myriad shapes and sizes.
Every year, newlyweds are on the receiving end of many a gift. As friends and family descend to toast the happy couple, they do so with an abundance of gifts in tow.
The work involved with planning a wedding can stress out even the most stable of individuals. Even those brides-to-be who knew all the reasons why they were getting married a few months ago might be facing the prospect of walking down the aisle with anxiety.
Getting married can be one of the most memorable and lovely times of your life. But, it also can be one of the most stressful. With so many decisions to make, high-priced expenses and working on a tight deadline, it's easy to see how even the most put-together person could get frazzled.
Newlyweds face a host of big decisions once their honeymoon is over and it's time to head back to reality. Perhaps none carry more weight than the numerous financial decisions that need to be made. Some are more common sense and obvious than others, while some are touchy subjects and need to be addressed carefully.
These days, it seems as if people are insuring everything they own. Many companies offer insurance for just about anything, including the family pet. Amateur athletes have even been known to insure a particular body part (for instance, a college quarterback insuring his throwing arm), for fear of injuring that body part in amateur play and possibly costing himself millions of professional dollars down the road.
Weddings are full of references to the bride. From the traditional "Bridal Chorus," played during the ceremony, to friends and family members making up the "bridal party" to the holding of a "bridal shower" where the bride-to-be is doted upon and presented with many wonderful gifts, one might wonder just how the bridegroom fits into the grand scheme of things.
