Weddings, rings and getting organised

Well its nearly march already! here has the time gone! i have been busy helping my sister in law with her wedding plans ! we have had some great ideas for her wedding table decorations and she has chosen the food for the meal. I went with her and it was great fun testing all the yummy food!!!!!.

She is having a simple dish for the main course and a more elaborate buffet for the evening, I cant believe she has planned so much already and wedding isn't till next year!

she has spent a lot of time look at wedding dresses and has also chosen the bridesmaids gowns, thankfully she hasn't picked me as a bridesmaid!!!, the last wedding I went to way my friends where I was pregnant and a bridesmaid, I spent the whole day feeling sick and hoping I wouldn't pass out as it was so hot in the huge dress!!!

My brothers girlfriend is so pretty I just know she is going to look fantastic! I have not seen the dress yet and I don't want to till the day comes! I want it to be a big surprise!!! and it will look stunning when she is wearing her diamond sapphire ring, I asked my brother where he got the ring from and he said he spent a lot of time searching the internet for the perfect ring http://www.finest-diamond-and-sapphire-rings.com

well it wont be long now and they will be married! I cant wait, we have not had a wedding in the family for a while and I don't get to see a lot of the family much so it will be really nice to spend some time with everyone.

How to Give Unconditional Love

Unconditional love is given without any expectations, limitations or any other definitions. In other words when you love someone unconditionally you do so without expectations that the sentiment will be returned, without placing restrictions or conditions under which the love will be expressed and without establishing defining parameters for when, where or why the love is felt or expressed. There are many examples of relationships where the love is unconditional. The love between romantic partners, parent and child, siblings and even friends can all be examples of unconditional love. The most important factors of unconditional love are that it is completely free of restrictions or expectations.

In giving unconditional love, it is important that you have no expectations of reciprocation. You offer your love freely and do not demand that the feeling be returned. Unconditional love is about you and your feelings and does not involve trying to create the same feelings in another person. While you may hope and wish that the feeling is returned, truly unconditional love does not hold any expectations that a mutual feeling exists. If you hold the expectation that your love for the other person is going to eventually be reciprocated and your love endures based on this expectation then it is not truly unconditional love.

One example of unconditional love without any expectations is the love between a parent and child. A parent may love their child unconditionally and while the feeling may be reciprocated by the child, the parent’s love will endure regardless of how the child feels. Your unconditional love exists even if the other person does not have reciprocal feelings towards you or any intentions of ever having such feelings.

Unconditional love also exists without any restrictions or limitations under which the feeling will remain. Truly unconditional love endures any transgression imaginable. When you give your unconditional love, you do so knowing that the actions or words of the other person will not result in this loving feeling being revoked. Even intentional acts meant to hurt you are overlooked when they are inflicted by someone with whom you have an unconditional love. Also, unconditional love is not used to attempt to control the actions of another. Telling someone that they will lose your love if they do things you do not approve of is not unconditional love. Romantic partners often have a feeling of unconditional love. When this exists in the relationship, neither partner uses their love to control the other or threatens to revoke the love if their demands are not met.

Truly unconditional love is given without any defining parameters. When unconditional love is given, it is done so without the understanding that the love will only endure as long as certain conditions exist. Unconditional love exists without thought of setting definitions or other limitations on the love surviving. Siblings are good examples of unconditional love that exists without any definitions. While siblings may fight throughout their lifetime there is a bond that is present always and is never challenged. Siblings may become angry with each other but their unconditional love transcends all boundaries and survives through countless arguments and misunderstandings.

Those who have an unconditional love for another always want the best for the one they love and allow them to be free to seek what will truly make them happy. Unconditional love involves wanting the best for the person you love and understanding that they need to be free and make their own choices to achieve this level of happiness. While you may believe that you know what is best for your loved one, it’s important to let them learn things on their own and pursue opportunities and experiences that they believe will make them happy. They may end up making wrong choices but if you love them unconditionally you will always be there for them and will not judge their actions.

Unconditional love is truly free of any expectations, limitations or definitions. This is a love that holds your loved ones best interests and happiness above all other things including your own happiness. When you offer your love unconditionally it is important to realize that you have no right to expect that your feelings will be returned or that your loved one will act and speak according to guidelines you set forth.

A Gift For Mum

had a lovely day today, I arranged for a lovely card to be made for my mum by a wonderful poet who writes bespoke poetry as gifts, he has a lovely site A gift of poetry. Anyway I have had one done for my mum to say congratulations on her engagement.

she is planning on getting married next year so we will soon be discussing lot of wedding ideas!

She has been with her partner a while now and im pleased she it taking the next step!!

A small affair!

Spent the day quizzing mum about her wedding plans today, asked her what she was going to do, where she was going to have it and when!

I wasn't sure if she was going to go the whole hog and book a big event, big dresses and all the bits and bobs like wedding decorations

it turns out she only wants a low key event which I think will be very nice

bless her!

Getting married again!

Just had some wonderful news!

After losing her husband ( my dad) my mum is getting married to a lovely man she has been with for a year! Im so pleased for her!!!

losing dad was porbably the hardest thing ive ever been through, we have always been a very close family and when he died a huge void was left.

Im so pleased my mum has someone to lover her now and take car of her.

10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage

Having a happy marriage doesn’t necessarily come easily just because you love each other. While love is very important in a marriage sometimes it just isn’t enough and you have to work at your marriage just like any other relationship. Open communication and careful consideration of each others feelings are two of the emotional aspects that are key to a happy marriage. Even more mundane details such a household responsibilities and financial understanding can factor into the state of the marriage. It is imperative to understand that a marriage is a multi-faceted relationship that needs to be nurtured in all of its capacities in order to be successful.
Being willing to make sacrifices is one secret to a happy marriage. Both partners in the marriage must be prepared to put their partner’s happiness ahead of their own from time to time for the marriage to truly work. If either partner is completely self centered and unwilling to make sacrifices it will create resentment in the marriage. At times the sacrifices may be big but most often it’s the smaller things that matter most. Even preparing a dish that you don’t like but that you know your spouse likes lets your partner know that you care and are willing to put their happiness first at times.
While making sacrifices is important in a happy marriage, it is also important to sometimes do things that are just for you. It’s great to have a lot of common interests but it’s also essential to have some things that you enjoy doing on your own. Having some separate activities gives you a little time away from your partner once in awhile and gives you a chance realize how much you miss them when you are apart. It also gives you an opportunity to explore things on your own and prevents boredom in the relationship.
Another secret to a happy marriage is to maintain an intimate and affectionate relationship. Sharing physical closeness will keep your marriage happy. Even small gestures such as hugs or holding hands give you the opportunity to reconnect with your spouse on a daily basis.
Finances can cause a great deal of stress in a marriage so it is important to do your best to ensure that you do not allow your financial situation to destroy your marriage. When financial concerns arise it is important to discuss the problems so that both partners are aware of what is going on and to work on establishing a budget together. Working together on this issue will make sure that neither partner feels left out of the decision making process and neither partner bears the stress of worrying about finances on their own.
Sharing household responsibilities is another secret to a happy marriage. If either partner feels as though they are taking on too much responsibility in the household it can lead to resentment. Not only does sharing these responsibilities prevent resentment but it also gives the couple an opportunity to work as a team which strengthens their bond. Both partners need to take an active role in completing household chores and let their partner know if they are beginning to feel overburdened.
Open and honest communication is also necessary for a happy marriage. Without communication the relationship will continually struggle. It’s important to be honest with your partner and share your concern and to listen to what your partner has to say and make an effort to understand their point of view. Communicating about problems and concerns is important but it’s also important to communicate about your aspirations and even your daily lives. All of these types of communication bring a couple closer together and foster a happy marriage.
Along the lines of open communication, it’s also important that you let your partner know if they have said or done some thing to hurt you. Failure to do so will allow the problem to continue to cause problems in the marriage. If you bottle up your feelings your partner will be unaware of what they have done to hurt you and may be likely to repeat their actions. You also may begin to avoid your partner because you are angry and you don’t want to start a confrontation. Your partner in turn may sense you behaving differently and be annoyed by your behavior. Simply coming out and telling your partner why you are upset can help you avoid this unnecessary host of problems.
Understanding that you and your partner won’t always be in complete agreement is also critical to a happy marriage. While you may agree on a lot of things it’s unrealistic to believe that you and your partner will be in sync at all times. Its okay to disagree sometimes as long as you respect each other’s feelings and beliefs and do not think that any one disagreement will be the end of the relationship.
Spontaneity is also an important part of a happy marriage. Allowing yourselves to fall into a predictable pattern can lead to boredom but being spontaneous at times will prevent boredom from setting in and keep the relationship interesting.
Finally, remembering why you married your spouse is one of the most important secrets of a happy marriage. Always remembering what it is about your partner that drew you to them will make certain that you never forget your love for your partner. It will also ensure that they are always beautiful in your eyes. Many things may change throughout the course of your marriage but the one thing that will always remain is the reason you fell in love in the first place.
A happy marriage is not guaranteed no matter how much the partners love each other. There are so many variables that can have an affect on the happiness and success of the marriage. It is important that both partners realize that they must continuously work on all of these aspects if they want their marriage to remain a happy and healthy relationship.

Wedding Table Ideas - The Centrepiece

One of the most important wedding table ideas is the centrepiece.
Believe it or not guests don’t just come to look and admire the bride and groom. Although the couple are centre of attention guests also come to admire the wedding decoration, this is because they define the mood and atmosphere of the setting.

There are many different types of centrepieces, this article will take a look into a select few of them as well as other wedding table ideas.

Candles
Candles can create a really romantic mood for a wedding, there are hundreds of quality and thoughtfully presented candle designs to help you create the perfect theme for your wedding reception.
A display consisting of bowls of personalised floating candles make a very pretty presentation, and have the added benefit of being extremely easy to assemble.
Adding coloured petals to the water would also add a soft finish and using the correct colours would tie in with your colour scheme.
Sculpted or simple taper candles are also a wonderful addition to any wedding table. Taper candles can be accessorised if you wish to fit your theme and are drip free.
They add sophistication and elegance; they really are one of the best wedding table ideas.

Floral Centrepieces
Flowers play a huge role when it comes to a wedding and what better way to dress up you wedding table with a beautiful floral centrepiece.
Whether your wedding table is long, short, large or small flowers can be custom made to fit around your whole theme including the size of the tables they will be placed on.
Floral wedding table ideas do not necessarily need to be made from fresh flowers, they can look just as effective when made by handmade paper or silk.
Artificial designs can also be kept by the guests to remember the day.
Flowers in vases are always a favourite, simple, and elegant. They play heavily into the mood of a ceremony so you need to think about the feeling you want to create for the whole day.
Flowers are extremely traditional for weddings and really should be added to your wedding table ideas list.

ChocolateChocolate is one of the more fun wedding table ideas.
Why not have a chocolate fountain or bowls of little heart shaped hearts?
Did you know you can even have a moulded chocolate bride and groom centrepiece!
With chocolate the different ideas are endless, you could have a tower piled high with little bags of chocolate favours for your guests to nibble on throughout the evening or to take away as a reminder.

Other wedding table ideasThere are many other wedding table ideas that you can use to decorate your wedding table, confetti being one of the most common
Confetti can be personalised, made from various materials and comes I all shapes and sizes.
Other ideas include

· Personalised coasters that provide a tasteful way of catching the attention of your guests.
· Place card holders to match the theme of your wedding
· Wedding cameras, providing each table with a throw away camera to capture the day
· Personalised rose petals sprinkled all around the tables

The list just goes on, all you have to remember that the best wedding table ideas and centrepieces are the one that are personal to your wedding theme.