Undangan Pernikahan

The new scroll wedding invitation card

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:32:24 PDT

Undangan scroll/gulung untuk pernikahan Alita & Anthony PAul Klee di Sydney Australia

koleksi lain undangan gulung

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:18:59 PDT

Undangan scroll / gulung warna dark gold dengan motif bunga pada boxnya....

Desain undangan gulung untuk Alita Sidney

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:07:07 PDT

Undangan ini dipesan oleh Alita di Sidney Australia untuk pernikahannya dengan Anthony Klee tanggal 22 November mendatang. Sebenernya desain aslinya posisi wordingnya vertikal tapi karena ada permintaan perubahan desain dan posisi wording menjadi horizontal akhirnya jadinya seperti itu. warna yang aslinya gold di rubah mennjadi merah marun sesuai permintaan...

Selamat yah buat pernikahannya Alita...semoga bahagia.

Apa sih artinya “CiNtA”?

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:08:01 PDT

Sejak bertahun-tahun lalu ga tau dah berapa lama orang udah mulai mencari-cari apa sih artinya cinta or love? Bahkan seorang philosophers besar dengan definisnya tidak bisa menjelaskan apa sebenarnya dibalik kata "love". Menurut survey terhadap anak-anak, mereka berbagi pandangan melalui cinta. Tapi apa yang anak-anak ketahui soal cinta…tetapi baca aja dulu apa kata anak-anak soal cinta meskipun mereka bocah tapi seorang anak memiliki sesuatu yang …..tentang 4 huruf L O V E

Cinta adalah perasaan yang pertama anda rasakan sebelum hal-hal buruk terjadi pada anda.
Ketika seseorang mencintai anda, cara mereka menyebut nama anda akan berbeda.
Cinta adalah ketika seorang cowok dan cewek menggunakan parfum dan mereka jalan bersama serta tersenyum satu sama lain.
Cinta adalah ketika anda makan diluar lantas anda memberikan French fries anda ke teman anda tanpa teman anda memberikan sedikitpun milik mereka.
Cinta adalah ketika seseorang menyakiti anda tetapi anda tidak membalasnya karena anda tau akan menyakitinya.
Cinta adalah sesuatu yang membuat anda tersenyum ketika anda sedang lelah
Cinta adalah ketika seorang ibu membuat kopi untuk ayah tapi dicicipi dulu sebelum diberikan untuk menyakin bahwa rasanya Ok..
Cinta adalah ketika anda mau belajar mencintai lebih, anda harus memulainya dengan orang yang anda benci

Kapan anda siap untuk merit?

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:31:59 PDT

Dah berapa lama anda pacaran? Setahun, dua tahun, 5 tahun atau lebih dari 5 tahun? Wakakaka dah jamuran kali pacaran ampe lima tahun ga merit2. Sampai detik ini apakah anda sudah siap untuk menikah? Atau setidaknya terlintas dibenak anda untuk kearah sana. Kalo anda belum juga berpikir untuk menikah saat ini, lalu kapan anda akan siap? Wah kayanya pertanyaan ini yang paling susah dijawab yah apalagi kalo yang nanya calon mertua. Sebenernya kalo berani jawab kayanya bakal jawab…SIAP, tapi secara financial belum. Wakakakakaaka heuheuheu……..mana ada coba orang tua yang pengen anaknya hidup menderita dengan ngijinin anaknya merit ma orang yang ga siap secara financial.

Next…jika anda tidak juga segera menikah padahal anda sudah pacaran dalam waktu yang tidak sebentar. Lalu apa alasannya? Pastinya everything happen for a reason dong..? yup segala hal yang terjadi di dunia ini pasti ada alasan atau sebab. Apakah karena alasan financial..? kalo ya berarti anda orang yang aneh dong…lho koq bisa? Ya iya dong secara udah bertahun-tahun pacaran tapi ga merit2 karena alasan financial…terus selama pacaran ngapain aja? berarti ga pernah punya keinginan buat merit dong. Sengganya kalo ada sedikit keseriusan buat merit pasti bakal fight dong buat nyari modal merit. Ah..tapi sudahlah sepertinya hal seperti itu udah umum untuk orang indo.

Nah buat anda yang masih pacaran and belum merit…kapan neh mau merit, dah siap lom? ….

MENGAPA PASANGAN MENIKAH HARUS PUNYA KAMAR TIDUR TERPISAH

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:19:55 PDT

Setelah seseorang memasuki area yang disebut rumah tangga, kemerdekaan dan kebebasan akan terasa berkurang. Beberapa orang merasa berat dalam pernikahan mereka karena tanggung jawab mereka terhadap pasangan, anak-anak, karier, dll. Namun ada solusi,
yang membuat pasangan bersatu dan memberikan mereka rasa kebebasan yang mereka inginkan. Solusinya? Pisahkan kamar tidur! aneh yah...? Hmmm..lets see the reason

1. Argumen
cewek suka warna dan tekstur yang girly dan cowok pastinya beda. makanya setiap orang enaknya mempunyai kamar sendiri dan mereka dapat menghias itu seperti yang di dinginkan. Jika cewek ingin bunga yang pink sebagai penghibur, tidak ada masalah! trus cowok pengen poster metallica atau iron maiden ga masalah juga, masalahnya match ga yach kalo ada poster metal and ada bunga pink rose di sebelahnya?

2. Kurang tidur
Banyak orang yang memiliki pasangan mendengkur berat ketika tidur. nah ini bikin orang ga bisa tidur sepanjang malam dan dalam beberapa kasus, terkadang pasangan mau bangunin si pendengkur tiap beberapa menit sekali tapi Huhhh kasihan. Kalo beda kamar kan ga kedengeran tuh suara mendengkur bin ngorok yang extra bass atau giga bass... :-)

3. Ketika si bayi datang
ketika pasangan baru sudah memiliki momongan, pastinya jam terbang tidurnya bakal berkurang banyak dong coz harus banyak bangun malam demi si baby. Kalo beda kamar kan bisa diatur tuh schedule jagainnya jadi ketika si baby bangun tengah malem trus bapaknya nyanyi "welcome to the jungle" biar bobo lagi, sementara sang istri tetep bisa istirahat di tempat lain.

4. Setelah marah
ada yang bilang ga boleh pergi ke tempat tidur cuma buat marah sama pasangan. Namun, beberapa orang melakukannya dan biasanya pria. kalo udah gitu biasanya berahir dengan menghabiskan malam tidur di sofa. coba kalo punya kamar lain, kan ga kedinginan tuh tidur di luar...

5. luas kamar
biasanya cewek punya kecenderungan memiliki lebih banyak barang daripada cowok, kalo barang2 itu disimpen dikamar, sumpek deh tu kamar jadi museum sampe si cowok mau nyimpen sepatu aja ga bisa.

6. Sebelum waktu tidur abis
beberapa orang suka nonton tv sebelum tidur, ada juga yang seneng baca buku atau yang lainnya. nah kadang kebiasaanya ini berdeda dengan pasangan dan saling mengganggu satu sama lain, yang satu nonton tv yang satu baca. yang lagi baca marah2 tuh soalnya volume tv nya bikin ga konsen...

ada ga yach yang nyesel setelah menikah..

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:13:48 PST

nah loh apalagi nich udah nikah koq nyesel bukannya seneng. yah namanya juga manusia, tapi ada ga yah yang beneran kaya gitu. nyesel sesudah menikah, atau jangan-jangan nyeselnya karena "kenapa ga dari dulu yach meritnya"?? enough....saatnya serius!!! ok lests get started...kaya help software aja. nothing impossible in this world, so bukan ga mungkin dong kalo ada yang ngerasa nyesel setelah menikah. cuma yang pasti tiap orang punya reason masing-masing yang kadang mungkin ga bisa diterima oleh sebelah pihak. diluar apa alasannya and mengapa bisa demikian, mungkin ada hal lain yang lebih berpengaruh dalam hal ini. misalnya kurang memahami satu sama lain sebelum menikah, yach dimana-mana orang kalo beli barang biasanya juga dilhat-lihat dulu kalo cocok baru dibayar. lho..emang lagi ngobrolin apa sich..?

Undangan dalam botol

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:49:09 PST

Pesan dalam botol....dah biasa kali ya. Tapi kalo undangan dalam botol??? mungkin jarang denger atau ada yang belum pernah denger. Yups...sekarang ada undangan pernikahan yang isinya dimasukin kedalam botol trus botolnya di hias gitu. aneh atau menarik atau kurang kerjaan..? relatif sich...buat orang yang suka art mungkin ini sesuatu yang menarik. selain itu undangan dalam botol ada hubungannya ga yah ama daur ulang soalnya kan make botol bekas buat undangannya. nah loh...kalo kamu tertarik bikin undangan yang unik or aneh mungkin model undangan dalam botol bisa menjadi pilihan....

Wedding : Behind the Traditions

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:53:20 PST

For the Brides and Grooms of Omaha who have ever wondered why certain things are customary and tradition when it comes to Weddings and Receptions we are happy to help explain some of these traditions.

While Researching for this article OmahaBrides.com came across this information on the Ourmarriage.com website. We thank them for the use of this article.

Why Does the Bride Wear a Veil?
The bride's veil and bouquet are of greater antiquity than her white gown. Her veil, which was yellow in ancient Greece and red in ancient Rome, usually shrouded her from head to foot, and has since the earliest of times, denoted the subordination of a woman to man. The thicker the veil, the more traditional the implication of wearing it.
According to tradition, it is considered bad luck for the bride to be seen by the groom before the ceremony. As a matter of fact, in the old days of marriage by purchase, the couple rarely saw each other at all, with courtship being of more recent historical emergence.
The lifting of the veil at the end of the ceremony symbolizes male dominance. If the bride takes the initiative in lifting it, thereby presenting herself to him, she is showing more independence.
Veils came into vogue in the United States when Nelly Curtis wore a veil at her wedding to George Washington's aid, Major Lawrence Lewis. Major Lewis saw his bride to be standing behind a filmy curtain and commented to her how beautiful she appeared. She then decided to veil herself for their ceremony.

Why a Bride's Handkerchief?
Early farmers thought a bride's wedding day tears were lucky and brought rains for their crops. Later, a crying bride meant that she'd never shed another tear about her marriage. Today, we carry a handkerchief to dab away the tears of happiness and joy. How special to keep your wedding hanky and pass it down from mother to daughter capturing all the love and emotion of such a special event from one generation to another.

Why the Honeymoon?
In ancient times, many of the first marriages were by capture, not choice. When early man felt it was time to take a bride, he would often carry off an unwilling woman to a secret place where her relatives wouldn't find them. While the moon went through all its phases, (about 30 days) they hid from the searchers and drank a brew made from honey. Hence, we get the word, honeymoon.

Why Do the Attendants Dress Alike?
Who hasn't noticed that the maids, ushers, and entire bridal party dress very much like the bride and groom? It was once common for the bride, her groom and all their friends to walk together to the church on the morning of the wedding. Afraid that someone, maybe a rejected suitor, would spot the happy couple and put a curse on them. The groom's friends wore clothes almost identical to his, and the women costumed themselves like the bride. These disguises tricked evil wishers into letting the real bride and groom live happily ever after. Of course, today we dress our attendants alike for the beauty and pageantry of the event.
Why the Blue Satin Garter?

Why this "Something Blue?"
In ancient Israel, brides wore a blue ribbon to signify "fidelity." The garter-throwing itself derives from a bawdy ritual called "flinging the stocking." In Britain, the guests would playfully invade the bridal chamber. The ushers grabbed the bride's stockings; the maids; the grooms. They took turns sitting at the foot of the bed flinging the stockings over the heads of the couple. Whoever's stocking landed on the bride's or the groom's nose would be the next to wed.
Today, many brides will wear two garters. The one she wishes to keep as a memento of her wedding day, possibly to be displayed on her grooms rear view mirror, and another, to be retrieved and tossed by the groom to all the young unmarried men attending the event. The "toss garter" is likely to be in the color of the wedding, and not as elaborate as the more decorative garters kept by the bride.

Why a Matchmaker?
For centuries, the matchmaker enjoyed the honored, if occasionally ridiculed, position of ensuring ethnic identity and compatibility. Groups that wanted this assurance regularly employed the services of a matchmaker, whose commission was a certain percentage of the dowries. Today, the modern version of the matchmaker is found as easily as turning on your computer. Computer programs can allegedly match individual backgrounds and traits so accurately that two people brought together for a date can be assured of "common interests" at the very least. In any event, it is only the dating that can be arranged, not marriage. So matchmaking of a sort has not disappeared; it has merely changed its appearance and emphasis, as is the case with any custom that expresses enduring human needs.

Why a Trousseau?
The word trousseau came from the French word, trousse, which meant bundle. The trousseau originated as a bundle of clothing and personal possessions the bride carried with her to her new home. This was later expanded upon into a generous dowry. Today, the trousseau includes all of the new items for the household, as well as for the bride herself.

Why Does the Bride Wear White??
The color white has been a symbol of joyous celebration since early Roman times. At the beginning to the twentieth century, white stood for purity as well. Today, it holds it original meaning of happiness and joy.

Why Does the Bride Carry Flowers?
For centuries, flowers have stood for a variety of emotions and values. Roses for love, lilies for virtue and so on. In ancient marriages, the brides carried herbs beneath their veils to symbolize fidelity. Greek brides carried ivy as a symbol of never-ending love. Orange blossoms, (the world renowned wedding flower) were chosen by the Spaniards to represent happiness and fulfillment, because the orange tree flowers and bears fruit at the same time. During even earlier times of "primitive marriage," when the fear of demons was most prevalent, the brides carried stinking garlands of herbs and spices for the purpose of frightening off evil spirits.
Today, brides carry flowers in the color scheme of their wedding, bringing beauty and elegance as well as old world customs to their special day. Have you considered spelling out the name of your groom in the flowers of your bouquets?

Why Something Blue?
Brides of ancient Israel wore blue ribbons on the border of their wedding cloths to denote, love, modesty and fidelity. These are ideals still associated today with that color. Blue also denotes the purity of the Virgin Mary and is the most popular of all colors.

Why a Wedding Cake?
Beginning in early Roman times, the cake has been a special part of the wedding celebration. A thin loaf was broken over the bride's head at the close of the ceremony to symbolize fertility. The wheat from which it was made, symbolized fertility and the guests eagerly picked up the crumbs as good luck charms. During the Middle Ages, it became traditional for the couple to kiss over a small cluster of cakes. Later, a clever baker decided to amass all these small cakes together, covering them with frosting. Thus, the modern tiered cake was born.

The Groom's Cake
The groom's cake is a smaller cake that is served at the wedding reception.
Young women (unmarried) would take a piece of the groom's cake home to place under their pillows and the old wife?s tale says "they will marry whomever they dream of that night."

The Tradition of the Bridal Shower?
Tradition says that the first bridal shower was given to a poor couple in Holland who was denied the bridal dowry because of the groom's lowly miller status. The miller's friends showered the bride with gifts to help them set up housekeeping.

Why Carry the Bride Across the Threshold?
During the days of "Marriage by Capture," the bride was certainly not going to go peacefully into the bridegroom's abode; thus, she was dragged or carried across the threshold. In even earlier times, it was believed that family demons followed the woman and to keep her family demons from going into the groom's home, she was carried across the threshold upon her entering for the first time. After that, the demons could not enter, as she would come in and go out of the home.

Why Old Shoes and Rice?
The throwing of rice on the couple has always been symbolic of wishing prosperity and good luck. In the Orient, throwing rice means, "May you always have a full pantry." Wheat and other grains are sometimes thrown in addition to rice, thereby also wishing prosperity and lack of want. Each shower bestows "Goodwill Traditions" of wealth upon the newlyweds. To this day, rice remains a token of a life of "plenty."

Giving the Bride Away?
In times when women were granted few privileges and even fewer personal rights, the bride was literally given away to the groom by the father, usually in exchange for monetary gain. Today, it is seen as symbolic of the blessings and support of her union as a promise of continued trust and affection. Often when the question is asked by a clergy during the ceremony, "Who gives this woman to be married to this man," the father's response is, "Her mother and I."

Why an Engagement Ring?
In the early days of "Marriage by Purchase," the betrothal ring served a twofold purpose. This twofold purpose included partial payment for the bride and was a symbol of the groom's honorable intentions. The diamond was found first in Medieval Italy, and because of its hardness, was chosen to stand for enduring love.

Why the Third Finger, Left-hand?
In ancient times, it was believed there was a vein in the third finger of the left hand that ran directly to the heart. Thus, the ring being placed on that finger, denoted the strong connection of a heartfelt love and commitment to one another. Although during times of modern autopsy, this long held belief was found not to be so, the tradition continued to this day.
Medieval bridegrooms place the ring on three of the bride's fingers, in turn, to symbolize, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The ring then remained on the third finger and has become the customary ring finger for English-speaking cultures. In some European countries, the ring is worn on the left hand before marriage, and is moved to the right hand during the ceremony. However, in most European countries the ring is still worn on the brides left hand. A Greek Orthodox bride wears her ring on her left had before marriage, and moves it to her right hand after the ceremony.

Why a Wedding Ring?
The circular shape of the wedding ring has symbolized undying, unending love since the days of the early Egyptians. A primitive bride wore a ring of hemp or rushes, which had to be replaced often. Durable iron was used by the Romans to symbolize the permanence of marriage. Today's favorite is of course, gold, with its lasting qualities of beauty and purity.

Source : http://www.omahaweddingarticles.com

Mau nikah? dah siap belum....???

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:49:57 PST

Pernikahan yang berkesan merupakan dambaan bagi setiap pasangan yang hendak memasuki bahtera rumah tangga. Peristiwa ini merupakan momen yang sakral dimana anggota keluarga, teman dan kerabat biasanya datang untuk memberikan doa restu dan ucapan selamat kepada kedua mempelai yang sedang berbahagia.

Karenanya suasana pesta yang meriah dan elegan akan menimbulkan kesan yang mendalam bagi semua orang yang hadir pada saat itu. Ada beberapa hal yang perlu diperhatikan oleh pasangan yang hendak melangsungkan acara pernikahannya, yaitu:

· Menentukan waktu yang tepat untuk melangsungkan acara pernikahan
Biasanya hal ini dirembukkan dengan pihak keluarga dari kedua mempelai. Pilihlah waktu dimana para anggota keluarga dan kerabat dapat hadir pada acara tersebut, misalnya: pada akhir pekan, saat liburan sekolah atau pada saat-saat dimana rutinitas bisnis anda diperkirakan tidak terlalu sibuk. Antisipasi pula adanya kondisi atau peristiwa tertentu, seperti: kondisi cuaca, agenda peristiwa nasional/lokal dan hari raya keagamaan, yang mungkin menjadi penyebab orang-orang yang anda undang tidak bisa menghadiri acara anda.

· Mempersiapkan dana untuk acara pernikahan
Pendanaan untuk suatu acara resepsi sangat relatif tergantung kondisi keuangan anda. Selain itu acara pernikahan bukan hanya kepentingan anda dan pasangan anda tetapi juga keluarga dari kedua belah pihak. Oleh karena itu, orang tua atau keluarga dekat terkadang turut memberikan bantuan dana demi suksesnya acara tersebut. Mengingat dana yang dibutuhkan relatif besar, anda harus melakukan kalkulasi budget yang tepat, seperti: berapa dana yang dibutuhkan untuk pernikahan anda dan berapa dana yang anda miliki saat ini. Jika dana saat ini masih kurang mencukupi lalu dihitung kembali berapa aliran dana yang kemungkinan akan masuk sampai menjelang hari pernikahan anda. Kalkulasi yang tepat akan mendukung kesuksesan dalam mewujudkan pernikahan yang menjadi idaman anda.

· Mempersiapkan acara dan perlengkapan pernikahan

Setelah tahapan perencanaan waktu dan keuangan di atas barulah anda melangkah pada tahap persiapan acara dan perlengkapannya. Tahapan ini merupakan yang paling sulit dan banyak memakan waktu dan pikiran anda. Proses ini dimulai dari pembuatan konsep acara, pemilihan lokasi dan menghubungi para vendor yang terkait dalam acara pernikahan, seperti: katering, dekorasi pelaminan, studio foto, undangan, dsb. Jika anda kesulitan mintalah bantuan Wedding Organizer untuk mengurus semua hal di atas. Untuk objektivitas, disarankan untuk memilih Wedding Organizer yang bersifat netral dan bekerja untuk anda serta bukan perpanjangan tangan (tenaga marketing) dari vendor-vendor perlengkapan pernikahan.

Source: http://www.revy-weddingorganizer.blogspot.com/

Pre wedding photography in Bali

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:18:17 PST

Wedding / pre wedding photography in Bali is not a new thing, because Bali is famous place for the beauty and culture of bait .. so that to make a pre wedding photos and get married in Bali is now a must for the bride and groom and I want to help you realize the dream through the camera lens. Ujung Karangasem Soekasada secure a better known by the name of Ujung Park, located in the Village Tumbu, Karangasem District, about 85 km from the Ngurah Rai Airport or 5 km from Amlapura. Of the time from Denpasar, about 1 hour 45 minutes. The end of the park complex is a combination of Balinese architecture and Europe. View is offered by three large ponds which are connected with two long bridges. Cost of entry ticket to the pre wedding shooting around Rp. 150000. To obtain maximum results, you should come in the morning, at least 8 am to have been in the location .. because of the beautiful sunrise enchantment will accompany the process of shooting prewedding you.

There are at least 5 point best location for the photos. Spot the most frequently used is building Bale ship. The building is a Pila-pillars decorated by a carved-carving antique. And if the weather are enough .. shooting process usually took 2 - 3 hours.

Pertimbangan sebelum menikah

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:25:17 PST

Syarat sebelum menikah.

1. Harus sudah kenal dgn pasangan anda.

Masuk akal nggak neh? Nggak mungkin kan menikah dengan orang yang kita belum kenal. Minimal tau nama deh,.. Datuk maringgih dan siti nurbaya yang di jodohin aja udah saling kenal. Tapi kenal ini memang bisa jadi bumerang jg. Buktinya karena kenal, siti nurbaya menolak untuk nikah dengan Datuk maringgih. Syarat ini HARUS dimiliki sebelum menikah. Kalo udah kenal lama terhadap pasangan dan keluarga pasangan, itu lebih bagus lagi. Proses menuju pernikahan akan lebih lancar,..
2. Sudah pernah ngobrolin tentang pernikahan dengan pasangan dan Berani untuk bertanya ato menjawab pertanyaannya.

Nggak lucu kan kalo tiba2 lo pulang ke rumah langsung di suruh duduk di pelaminan. Minimal hubungan yang sedang/akan lo jalin dengan pasangan lo sudah mempunyai arah. Komunikasi adalah kuncinya. Siapa tau yang pengen nikah itu cuma lo doang hahahaha,..
Jd komunikasikan terlebih dahulu setelah anda kenal dengan pasangan anda,..
Awal dari obrolan itu kira2 seperti ini,
sayang, kapan kita mo nikah? ato sayang kamu mo nikah ama aku nggak? ato Nak, kapan kamu mau nikah? dan yang perlu di waspadai adalah heh! kapan lo mo nikahin anak gue??!!?
Sebelum ada percakapan ke arah itu, pasti awalnya dari sebuah pertanyaan. Dari anda ato dari pihak pasangan. Kumpulin semua keberanian untuk menjawab ato bertanya ke pasangan anda.
3. Mempunyai rasa sayang terhadap pasangan anda, dan mengerti tentang dia.

Nikah dengan orang yang tidak kita sayangi tu pasti sucks. Untuk nikah, WAJIB mempunyai rasa sayang. Dan ngertikanlah pasangan anda. Karena memang tidak ada orang yang sempurna di dunia ini. Dengan rasa sayang, mungkin pengertian itu jadi lebih masuk akal. Tapi kata om gue yah, nikah aja dulu. Ntar rasa sayang itu nyusul. Masa seh? emang ada gitu? kalo memang ada seperti itu, ya skip aja point ini dan lanjut ke point berikutnya.
4. Mempunyai income pribadi untuk hidup dan duit untuk nikah.

Kalo nikahnya biaya pribadi, biasanya rasa memiliki hubungan itu menjadi semakin tinggi. Dari pada dibayarin bonyok lu nikah. Rasa memilikinya menjadi kurang. Bukan berarti kalo nikah dibayarin itu jadi tidak harmonis yah. I mean come on,.. duit sendiri rasanya lebih afdol getoh,..
Nah ada teman gue yang udah nikahnya di bayarin bonyok, trus biaya kehidupan bulanannya juga di bayarin bonyoknya. Jangan ampe gitu deh. Tunjukkan kalo kita si pasangan yang sudah nikah itu mampu untuk berdiri sendiri. Umumnya kalo udah nikah tu yah, rezeki jadi lebih lancar. Terbukti dengan beberapa teman di lingkungan gue. Tapi ada juga yang tidak mau menikah karena belum mapan. Aih,.. kalo nunggu mapan mah ntar ce/co lu di ambil orang!!! Masih mending orang nggak jadi/mau nikah karena nggak ada duit. Karena kalo nggak ada duit itu masih ada solusinya. Tapi kalo belum mapan? ck ck ck ck,.. ampe kiamat jg manusia nggak bakal mapan2 kaleee,… come on,..
Mulailah untuk menabung. Siapa tau kalo nggak jadi nikah, tabungannya kan bisa buat naek haji getoh,..
5. Menikah dengan niat yang baik dan Komitment yang mantabz

Sebelum menikah kita juga perlu niat, tujuan dan komitment. Karena kalo nikah dengan niat yang jelek, bisa2 ntar rumah tangganya jadi berantakan. Nggak mungkin kan kita nikah karena mo mamerin pasangan ke temen2 kantor ato temen2 nongkrong. Ato tujuan nikahnya nggak begitu jelas juga bisa membuat hubungan rumah tangga jadi jelek. Kenapa? karena waktu antar pasangan sedang berantem, biasanya kata2 ini keluar “gue nikahin lo karena gue kasihan ama lo tau nggak!!!”. Yeah,.. alasan di awal itu akan keluar dengan sendirinya. Sangat menyakitkan pasangan anda apabila dia tau anda tidak nikah dengan tujuan yang jelas. Nah dengan ber komitmen, kita bisa menerima pasangan dengan apa adanya. Apabila dia sudah tidak cantik lagi, dengan berpegang terhadap komitment kita masih bisa tetap untuk mau melihatnya. Apabila mempunyai keturunan yang cacat, dengan komitment, kita masih bisa menerima cobaan tersebut dengan lapang dada,.. Alasan untuk menikah itu di awal aja, setelah menikah ya berkomitmen lah yawww,..

Source : http://bayu.or.id/2006/10/27/beberapa-syarat-dan-cobaan-sebelum-menikah/

Pertengkaran sebagai bumbunya rumah tangga

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:32:17 PST

Pertengkaran dalam rumah tangga...ada yang bilang itu hal wajar and ada juga yang bilang itu bumbunya dalam rumah tangga. emang sich kayanya satu hal yang impossible kalo dalam rumah tangga ga ada pertengkaran. And bisa dibilang bohong kali kalo orang udah berunah tangga bilang dia ga pernah ada conflict. diluar konteks pernah atau tidak pernah ada pertengkaran atau konflik rumah tangga, sebenarnya apa sih hal yang menyebabkan sebuah conflict itu muncul? pastinya setiap orang punya jawaban yang berbeda-beda, tergantung dari individu itu sendiri. mungkin ada yang hanya karena hal-hal sepele saja atau mungkin ada juga yang karena permasalahan serius....

yang sebenarnya sangat disayangkan adalah apabila pertengkaran yang muncul hanya karena hal yang sepele sampai berimbas kepada hal yang sangat di hindari dalam rumah tangga yaitu perceraian. mungkin inti dari munculnya sebuah konflict itu sangat sederhana, misal karena kurangnya rasa saling memahami diantara pasangan itu sendiri atau keukeuh sumeukeuh dengan pendirian masing masing sehingga tidak ada yang mau mengalah. But whatever the reason sebisa mungkin conflict itu harus dihindari mungkin dengan cara harus coba untuk saling memahami karakter masing masing and jangan terlalu mementingkan ego sendiri, ya iyalah secara kalo orang dah merit kan udah ga cuma mikirin diri sendiri aja.

PACARAN DULU APA LANGSUNG NIKAH YA?

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:47:05 PST

Suatu hal yang sering sekali menjadi bahan perbincangan di kalangan masyarakat kita dan khususnya kaum adam-hawa mengenai hari depan dan berkaitan dengan pernikahan,walaupun mereka mempunyai pendapat yang berbeda,tapi kebanyakan di antara sering bingung dan bahkan mati kata kalau di tanya siap ga untuk menikah...?Apalagi kalau yang tanya......kedua orang tua...?Wah.....pokoknya bingung campur keringat dingin deh apa lagi kalau belum ada persiapan.Dan untuk mengantisipasi hal tersebut kebanyakan kaum muda mudi memilih untuk pacaran dulu sebelum nanti akhirnya menikah?dengan alasan yang berbeda pula,ada yang mengatakan lebih baik pacaran dulu biar bisa mengetahui sifat satu sama lain,ada juga yang bilang ingin menghabiskan masa muda dulu sebelum akhirnya menikah,bahkan ada pula yang mengatakan enak pacaran dulu dengan alasan belum ada persiapan ya.... boleh di bilang belum ada uang,karena di zaman sekarang kan apa-apa harus pakai uang.Ini sebagian pendapat bagi mereka yang menginginkan pacaran dulu sebelum menikah.Eeht......zzz tapi tunggu dulu...?jangan bengong apa lagi heran,karena ada juga yang mengingikan pacarannya kalau dah nikah aja?HAH.......Maksud lhoooo?...ya maksud gue pada intinya BANYAK GODAAN SETAN gitu?tau sendiri lah orang pecaran kan maunya yang aneh-aneh,tapi kalau sudah nikah....?mau aneh-aneh kek,mau tangan ga bisa diem kek,terserah kita,kan sudah syah jadi milik kita.Untuk itu sebelum pacaran atau menikah alangkah baiknya kita pikirkan dulu.THANK's

How do guys decide to get married?

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:00:42 PST

For most guys the thought of getting is probably frightening. Of course with the tales that you hear about marriages and married people the matter probably worsens. The reasons for the fear could be different for each person. For people who are not into affairs it would probably be like don't know how I am going to spend the rest of my life with the girl I have barely known. Well for those who have found their own partners too it may not be very different, as they say how much of each other do we get to know each other before we actually start living with each other. Even if you spend hours on the phone everyday, hours on the weekend, you know that somewhere you have always been showing your good side to your mate. Maybe we have seen only the tip of icebergs in each other all the time, never tried to fathom deeper, often sub-consciously and quite often than not consciously too!

So getting back to the topic, whatever be the fear men do really fear the altar, maybe women too. So what is it that drives men to marriages despite so many fears? Well there are social pressures to start with. But its not that people start questioning your masculinity or your willingness to mate with a female of your species really drives you to getting married these days! There are a lot of other ways to make your point on these matters these days. But maybe the call comes from within. As clichéd as it may sound, but "Man is a social animal" and "Man has needs". Most of his life a man satisfies these needs through the family and friends that he has.

But then comes a phase in life. Suddenly you seem to have all the time in the world but the world does not have time for you. You grow to a marriageable age and find all your batch mates making a beeline to matrimony! You call up friends to find out that they are getting engaged some of them already married. Then someday you call a long lost friend to find out that he is now a proud "PAPPA"! Suddenly you start feeling alone. The friends you used to hang-out are now "family men". They don't come for night-outs with "bachelors" anymore! Although none of them will admit that, they will always find work on the weekends! Hmm...now you start thinking...is it the time for you to get coupled?...Anyways you are getting bored in life...nothing much to do...friends are busy...nothing much happening in life...why not get married?!!

Well then comes a stream of brain-waves supporting and opposing your idea. "See you are growing older, balder, fatter. What if you don't get a girl when you finally decide to get married. On the other hand, I am not happy with my job, I may quit and try would like to take up some other profession, maybe I would want to study further. I don't have a house of my own yet. I don't have enough savings!...But then all good looking girls get married early...all that you get later may be left-overs! Also wouldn't you be marrying a girl who earns too! and for years you have been struggling with getting an admit for the course you have always wanted to do. Maybe you will
never make it! Are you going to wait till you go totally bald!?!" Finally he probably says if it has to happen let it happen now! And ladies and gentlemen we finally have a man who has overcome his fears of wedlock (literally), ready to face far-reaching consequences.

Well the point I would like to highlight here is that whatever may be the reason a man gives for getting married. Somewhere the origin lies in dissatisfaction of his social needs. If he can get those satisfied for a longer time in his life the thoughts of getting married may never cross his mind. Have i just re-propounded Maslow's theory?

Some parting notes. These are not exactly my experiences but derived from first-hand accounts of "guy talks" that happen at those rare guys night-out we have these days.(after a few shots of course!) My case still rests in peace! And last but not the least, I too fear marriage but I am not against it and nor do I think that it is uncool to get married early. It all depends upon when does that phase come in your life.

Source : wishpi.sulekha.com

Wedding invitation and stationary trends 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:08:54 PST

In previous years the wedding invitation was overlooked and kept to a minimum when it came to the wedding as a whole. Let’s be honest and I’m sure you have heard it before “It’s the first indication that your guests receive to what the wedding will entail” so you want that to be reflected in your wedding invitation to set the tone for your special day. Today’s Brides want something unique and are keeping up to date with local and international trends taking the wedding selections by storm, but also not forgetting to add that South African flavor. The invitation which I’m proud to say is now a fashion accessory and fast becoming top of the wedding planning list to which it should be. It’s saying “This is who we are” and 2008 had definitely achieved that. Things can only get better seeing a lot of the designs, styles and themes overflowing into 2009 taking on a new twist. Here are some trends that I believe we will see in 2009 making your unique wedding invitation one to remember for years to come.

Vintage Candy:

As I’m sure most of you are familiar with the vintage prints that the end of 2007 and 2008 introduced. Damask, baroque patterns were all the rage and believe will still carry on, with bolder colour combinations, adding modern elements and alternative letter styles that will bring in a new concept on the old design. Wedding invitations will now see these antique style patterns take on a whole new meaning.

Colour Me Shades:

Every bride is unique in their own way and most probably already have a colour in mind whether the trend or not. My suggestion is “Go for it!” it’s your personal choice at the end of the day. 2009 wedding invitations will use an array of different colour palettes. The trend I’m noticing is brides sticking to a single colour scheme but experimenting and mixing its different shades. This choice not only broadens your options but takes the difficulty out of trying to make everything match. It’s also chic, stylish, fun and different.

Monogram Us:

The classic interlinked initials seen on the majority of wedding cards will now be replaced with ornate framed monograms customised according to your requirements. The monogram in itself is design and can be carried through all your wedding stationery for your special day. Basically like the old coat of arms these modern day gems can incorporate personal elements and most importantly make your wedding stationery one of a kind.

Citrus Splash:

Two colours that have been popular towards the end of 2008 and already getting a lot of interest for 2009 are orange and yellow. Orange, which is no newcomer and has been around for some time, but is having a facelift with new tones, that are really exciting and being blended with colours unheard of in the past. Think neon orange, tangerine fizz, tangy orange and then consider the complete colour palette. It goes well with choc brown, baby blues and mint green or pure white and gives your wedding invite that extra pop. Now yellow on the other hand was a colour rarely seen and to be honest difficult to play with, but with the new patterned prints and unique wedding invitation shapes that are available it’s making its mark. Think canary yellow, lemongrass, buttercup, lemon zest and I’m sure you can most probably taste the possibilities. These two colours are not only fresh but reflect the seasons that lay ahead.

It’s In The shape:

Wedding invitations come in all shapes and sizes and the one that 2008 labeled as most popular and will once again carry over into next year is the pocket fold invitation. A unique invitation which says style and elegance and incorporates your additional info cards like directions, rsvp, accommodation details or an added before or after celebration and then neatly folds up into a standard size invite keeping everything in place. 2009 will also see a more economic trend playing its roll, its got to in this day and age but at the same time one doesn’t want to skimp on the quality. Dual sided cards are the way to go and the front panel being the canvas to reflect your desired colour and design with the reverse panel being the actual invite.

Envelope Me:

Last but not least, the envelope. Gone are the bland white envelopes we have seen for so many years and we now say hello to a matching affair. Not only do envelopes come in variety of colours and sizes to compliment your wedding invitations but 2009 will see them given a much needed face lift with matching outer and inner prints. Another popular trend is having the envelopes personally addressed in the invitation font and a crest or monogram on the back leaf.

To end, I hope this has brought some light onto what 2009 will bring and wish you all the best for the festive season. Part 2 of Wedding Invitation Trends will be out in the New Year. Happy planning!!!!

Source : http://wedding.blogdig.net

Seberapa penting sih tunangan dulu sebelum menikah?

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:11:00 PST

Tunangan before merit...mayoritas orang sebelum menikah pasti tunangan dulu. (iya gitu? kata siapa? ) apa tujuan dari tunangan itu sendiri, bukannya cuma buang2 cost aja? mungkin bagi sebagian orang itu dianggap perlu untuk alasan-alasan tertentu. tapi apa alasannya? pertama mungkin ada yang memanfaatkan rentang waktu dari tunangan sampai dengan merit untuk saling memperlajari karakter masing2 pasangan biar ga nyesel ntarnya. tapi kalo alasannya itu, trus muncul pertanyaan...? seandainya setelah tunangan terus ada sesuatu yang dirasa ga cocok diantara pasangan itu sendiri, apakah tunangan itu mau dicancel begitu aja. kalo iya, apa kata dunia..????? dah tunangan koq ga jadi merit...next reason...culture! gaya hidup orang tuh kan beda2, di level kehidupan masyarakat tertentu tunangan seolah menjadi sesuatu yang harus, yah ga tau knapa sih? lihat aja kebanyakan orang yang tinggal di kota besar terutama pasti tunangan dulu before merit. beda ama orang yang tinggal di kampung, kayanya jarang deh ada orang yang tunangan, kebanyakan pasti langsung merit ajah. atau karena orang kampung mikirnya ga ada special budgjet untuk itu. ya iyalah buat merit aja dah bingung nyari cost dari mana apalagi buat merit, ga kepikir sama sekali kayanya. atau itu emang culture orang dikampung.

siapkah anda untuk menikah...???

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:40:13 PST

menikah???? benarkah anda sudah yakin dengan keputusan anda untuk menikah? kata orang menikah itu asyix,karena dengan ikatan tali pernikahan kita bisa lebih aman dalam segala hal,ya artinya lebih mudah tuk kita saling sharing.tapi aku punya pertanyaan? benarkah anda sudah siap lahir dan bathin..??? menurut aku si engga ada istilah siap lahir bathin dan dalam manghadapi suatu pernikahan? kenapa.......?? ya sekarang anda boleh mengatakan anda siap lahir dan bathin,tetapi sadarkah anda dengan apa yang akan anda hadapi setelah menikah...ok sekarang anda boleh siap dari lahir,ya harta melimpah dll??? tetapi gimana dengan bathin anda dan calon pasangan anda?? sudah siapkah.. ya kenapa aku bisa mengatakan demikian? karena kehidupan sebelum dan sesudah msnikah sangatlah berbeda,yang tadinya bobo sendirian sekarang harus bobo berdua dengan pasangan anda,siapa si orangnya yang engga kikuk,malu dll???ya mungkin bagi sebagian orang engga jadi masalah,ya karena alasan tertentu? orang tua dari jaman dulupun merasakan demikan,gimana yang menikah dengan cara perjodohan????????

Why do people get married...?

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:34:06 PST

People marry to get company that they would not get if they were single. Nobody wants to return to an empty home, which is what happens if you do not marry. Isolation can be killing. Studies have shown that isolation can be harmful to health as heavy smoking or drinking.

It is only in the movies that bachelors look young and carefree. If you see men who are single, after the age of 28 or so, you will find that they look older and more worn out than married persons of the same age. Scores of studies done in North America and Western Europe shows that married people enjoy better health than singles. They also live longer.

Take mental health for instance. Singles outnumber married individuals by three to one in mental hospitals. Outnumbering the singles however, are widowed people, testifying to a fact that the death of a spouse is one of life's most stressful events.

However, data shows that divorce can unbalance a married individual. Divorced people in mental hospitals one and a half times, some studies shows. Single men are nearly twice as likely to commit suicide as married men. Divorced and widowed men, however, were even more suicidal than single men. Looking at this data it is worth examining why marriage contributes to health and longevity and why being single has the reverse effect. The answer is simple.

People who are married and especially those with children, drink and drive less, take drugs less, and engage in less risky behavior. They feel responsible for their wife and children while an unencumbered bachelor tends to be more reckless. Medical studies confirm that the benefits from marriage are many.

Married people not only have lower rates for a variety of illness, they are less accident-prone than singles. Singles also are far more likely to have a car accident or die of diseases of the liver, largely caused by drinking liquor. Research shows that married people drink least, the widowed, divorced or separated the most.

Heavy drinkers are also heavy smokers. Married people are happier than singles because man is a social animal and loneliness depresses him because human being grow up with close relationships and cannot cope with isolation.

A man lives in a family for many years after he is born. In school and college, he has friends. When he begins a job, he has office colleagues. But it is only at home as a bachelor that he is all alone. He cannot endure that. That is why you find men getting married soon after they begin working.

Finally marriage derives its strength from a human being's need to perpetuate himself beyond death by producing children. This evolutionary need is so strong that even an enlightened thinker like Bertrand Russell wrote that people unable to have children begin to find life meaningless because there is nothing to connect them with a distant future when they would not be alive.

Factor	Response %
Love	91
Companionship	88
To signify a life-long commitment	82
Security for children	79
To make a public commitment to each other	77
For legal status or for financial security	66
Because of religious beliefs	62
Response to Family pressure	50
Desire for a special occasion	45

Apa alasan orang mau menikah?

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:47:32 PST

menikah ? kayanya semua orang normal pengen menikah. jagankan orang normal, orang yang punya kelainan sex aja (gay & lesbi) sekarang bisa menikah walaupun hanya dinegara negara tertentu saja yang sudah melegalkan pernikahan sesama jenis. Ada satu pertanyaan yang menurut saya jawabannya sangat relatif dan mungkin yah,,,apa ya istilahnya?pertanyaan itu adalah kenapa orang mau / pengen menikah? apakah alasannya sebatas sex atau ada alasan lain? kalo mau jujur mungkin sex adalah alasan utama mengapa orang mau menikah. buktinya banyak orang have a sex before married. tapi mungkin bagi orang yang bener2 udah dewasa, sex bukan satau2nya alasan untuk menikah. ada alasan lain seperti pengen membina rumah tangga misalnya atau pengen punya keturunan, dll. itu semua kembali ke orangnya masing-masing.Anda sendiri kenapa anda mau menikah?

Wedding Reception Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:57:49 PST

Every bride needs some help when it comes to planning out the wedding reception. If you're going at the preparations alone, you may find yourself having a nervous breakdown on the day of the wedding. Before you even pick up the phone to call local wedding vendors, you should write out a comprehensive list that covers all of the reception details and activities – taking everything you can think of into account. The majority of unsuccessful events are a result of poor planning brought about by forgetfulness. When something crosses your mind in regard to the wedding (no matter how insignificant it may be) jot it down. Then, when you're finally shopping for the reception constituents, you can refer back to those notes.

Buy yourself a spiral notebook and label it “[your name]'s Wedding Planner.” Up-size to a larger purse that accommodates to your planner so that you can bring it with you everywhere you go. Leave it out on the kitchen counter to remind yourself of all the things you still have to do and loose ends you need to tie up. Divide up sections according to the essential reception tasks and color code each subdivision. The more scrupulous and organized you are, the better off you'll be. Don't look at it like you would a school or work project – have fun with it and make it enjoyable. Planning your wedding is only a chore if you approach it in that way. Get your partner a matching book and help him organize it into sections for things that he's solely responsible for (example: the bachelor party, music, and reception site).

Get started by jotting down the following tips into your reception planning book. This is just the beginning! Refer to our other articles for more help on planning the wedding reception.

1. Booking the entertainment. You should do this as soon as you figure out when and where the wedding is going to be. Reservations for the better bands and wedding DJ's tend to fill up pretty quickly, so you need to get a jump start on it as soon as you're able.
2. Save the date invitations are recommended, especially if many of the guests will need to travel a long distance in order to attend. You can't expect your family to be able to fly to the Bahamas for your destination wedding on a month's notice. You should also send save the date notifications if the wedding is taking place on or around a recognized holiday, as most people are inclined to make plans well in advance for these special occasions.
3. Hiring the caterer comes right after booking the wedding entertainment. At this point you should know what your wedding theme is going to be, so that you an plan the food accordingly. If you're not sure what motif you like, hold off on the caterer issue. You don't want to end up with Hawaiian food for a fantasy theme wedding! Play it safe by choosing a menu that can accommodate most wedding themes, such as Italian or American cuisine.
4. The wedding décor. This means everything with exception to the flowers. What color table linens are you going to choose? Napkins? Napkin holders? Place settings? Perhaps you want to string white lights around the windows and put large candle-holders on the table in order to induce a romantic atmosphere. These are important matters to consider. You can always add and take away as the wedding approaches, but you should, at the very least, begin to contemplate your options.
5. Reserve the florist. While there may seem like there's quite a few florists in your neighborhood, only a few of them are worthy of catering to your wedding. As soon as you figure out the wedding colors snag an experienced florist and book them for your wedding day.
6. Making the guest list. This is the most important task as it helps to determine how much you need in regard to food, drink, space and wedding cake. Ultimately, the number of wedding guests ascertains how much each wedding vendor is going to cost you, which is a good thing to keep track of when figuring out how much of your finances is left over for other things.
7. Wedding vendor contracts. As you schmooze with various companies, make sure that you're not leaving without the proper contracts. A deal means nothing if you have nothing in writing. If you do manage to get a contract, read the fine print. Understand what they're holding you responsible for and what they will cover if anything goes amiss. This way you're covered no matter what happens.
8. The reception site. Make sure that you know the guest count so you can determine if there is enough space for your party size. You don't want everyone to be squeezed in to a little space, nor do you want the room to overwhelm a small wedding party. It should compliment one another perfectly. Also check out the dance floor. This is an important aspect of any reception party – if the floor space is narrow and small, this could end up being a potential problem.
9. If you're having your wedding outside, make sure that you have a back up tent just in case your reception is invaded by bad weather.
10. If possible, plan for a cocktail area separate from the rest of the reception room. This way the guests won't see the last-minute preparations and the photographer will be able to snap pictures of the reception décor at his/her own leisure

Source : 1weddingsource.com

4 desain undangan terbaru

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:58:26 PDT

Dah lama banget nih ga posting....kesempatan kali ini sekalian saya upload 4 desain undangan yang terbaru. yang pertama adalah undangan model hard cover dengan isi 2 lembar. undangan ini dipesan oleh Abner dan Olla dari Manokwari Papua. ukuran undangan ini 14x21 cm, selain undangan hard cover Abner Olla juga memesan undangan model sof cover dengan desain seperti pada gambar yang ke empat. ukuran atau dimensinya tidak jauh berbeda dengan yag hard cover.

Selanjutnya gambar yang kedua adalah undangan model gulung yang dipesan untuk pernikahan Mario and Kiki di Palangkaraya. undangan ini memiliki tingkat kesulitan yang lumayan sehingga butuh waktu lumayan lama untuk finishingnya. dimensi ini undangan ini yaitu 16.5 x 40 cm sedangkan dimensi boxnya 3.5x4x23 cm. untuk penggulungnya dibuat dari kayu yang di bubut. gambar yang ketiga adalah undangan softcover pesanan dari Alfrianus di gorontallo, undangan ini sama seperti undangan soft cover lainnya.

Balinese blessing ceremony

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:17:59 PDT

A Balinese Blessing Ceremony is enjoyed by those couples wanting a more spiritual component attached to their ceremony with the couple being able to experience some of the Balinese Culture & Customs and being a non legal ceremony a Balinese Blessing is popular with those couples already legally married and those couples choosing to be legally married in the future now wanting to experience something quite special and unique.

The ceremony itself is quite spiritual and will be conducted by a Balinese Mangku lasting approximately 30 minutes. There is no actual speaking in the ceremony such as a vow or ring exchange that you would find in a western ceremony and instead is made up of prayer and offerings. If you would like to incorporate a vow or ring exchange then we can customize the ceremony to suit your personal needs.

As the ceremony is a non legal ceremony it will not interfere with those couples already undertaken a legal wedding ceremony or those couples choosing to have a legal wedding ceremony in the future.

For such a spiritual ceremony we would like to advise that the beach is not an appropriate location as there are many offerings placed on the ground and the sand does not make a stable resting place for these items. The ceremony also has duration of approximately 30 minutes where you would be sitting or kneeling in hot sand under direct sun with the sand blowing in your face. You will find the grounds of your hotel or villa much more suitable and highly recommended or if you would like a more traditional and tranquil environment then you may like to have a look at the Puri Location we offer.

Various offerings will be placed at the ceremony location where you will be sitting or kneeling together and the ceremony will commence with incense to purify and cleanse the body, and continue with various offerings such as the sprinkling of blessed water on the couple to purify the body, rice placed on the forehead for good fortune and prosperity, prayer and drinking of holy water, the waving of hands in memory of your ancestors, placement of small pieces of thread on different parts of the body to signify strength and later the removal of the thread for an ever lasting marriage. The ceremony will end with the couple feeding each other small portions of food for a happy and prosperous future together and you will then be asked to sign your ceremony certificate.

You may also have two witnesses sign your Balinese Blessing Certificate and as this ceremony is a non legal ceremony you may invite family members to act as your witnesses.

As many couples would like to experience the culture and spirituality of a Balinese Ceremony and at the same time have a formal western ceremony then we would like to advise that it is also possible to have your formal western ceremony first and then have a Balinese Blessing afterwards which will provide you with some insight into the local customs and culture that many foreign couples do not get to experience.

If you are considering a Balinese Blessing Ceremony then we will simply require your full names and a copy of your legal wedding certificate if you are already legally married and your 2 witnesses full names if you are having witnesses to your blessing.

For a personalized package containing information and pricing on your individual ceremony and function (if you are incorporating a function), simply click on the enquiry form icon, at Ceremony & Function Options select Commitment Ceremony and continue selecting those items that you would like incorporated with your ceremony, please also insert information where necessary and feel free to include any other information you feel relevant. Once you have completed the enquiry form simply click on submit and the form will be sent to us automatically with verification provided to the sender around 5 to 10 seconds after the enquiry form has been sent to us. Please note that any area marked “*” must have information inserted and if any area is left blank will result in your enquiry form being rejected and not sent.

One of our professional team will respond to you enquiry within 48 hour’s with any queries they may have or your personalized package. Please remember to indicate all components that you may be considering including in your very special celebration, such as a reception dinner, entertainment or other activity, as our handling fee is based on the services that we will be coordinating on your behalf.

Balinese wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:16:01 PDT

The pawiwahan (marriage, weddings of a Hindu couple) is a very important part of Balinese social life. The ritual generally takes place in the home of the groom, a further confirmation of the typical patriarchal inclinations of Balinese culture, and is per- formed by a priest. The newlyweds to be, dressed in very colorful and refined garments, worn only for the day of the wed- ding, will withdraw in prayer in the family temple. This is followed by the presentation of offerings in the pelinggih and by a series of ritual gestures. A very typical moment in the ceremony occurs when the bride offers the groom several different beverages: a conventional way to reiterate that the woman. as a wife, commits herself to obeying her husband and to lovingly care for him for the rest of their lives.

Many Balinese marriages are still prearranged or negotiated, though young men may also "kidnap" their wives, and mixed-caste marriages are increasingly common. Marriage customs differ from caste to caste and village to village, but all Balinese marriage practices share fundamental similarities. There are basically two ways to get married on Bali, 'ngerorod' and 'mapadik'.

Ngerorod
This is marriage by elopement, in which the prearranged honeymoon precedes the wedding ceremony. Since it's otherwise quite expensive to marry on Bali, 'ngerorod' is becoming more and more popular. It has particular appeal to the Balinese sense of theater. Balinese love a spectacular kidnapping in which friends of the suitor capture a woman in the fields, on the road, or down by the river. Theatrics are paramount: she is expected to bite and kick her abductors in mock self-defense.

These days it's more stylish and fashionable for the woman to be whisked away in a hired sedan, and more often than not she goes willingly. The couple then repairs to a friend's house stocked with provisions, offerings, and the bride's wardrobe. The woman's infuriated father sounds the alarm demanding to know what has become of his daughter. A search party is organized which eventually returns unsuccessful and exhausted.

Meanwhile, the couple is consummating the marriage before special offerings (sesayut tabuh rah) have the time to wilt. These offerings alone make the marriage binding by customary law. Emissaries of the groom visit the bride's father to argue the advantages of the union. Begrudgingly, the girl's father gives in, after a suitable bride price has been agreed upon. The groom's father must finance and conduct the marriage ceremony, welcoming the bride as a new daughter into the family. The actual public wedding, within 42 days of the staged kidnapping, is only an official confirmation of their union. They are already married in the eyes of the gods.

Mepadik
This is marriage by consent, in which an upper-class couple conducts a formal courtship. Since daughters were once regarded as property useful for attaining a family's social and political goals, high-caste families tried to wed a son to the daughter of a friend or relative so a blood bond would unite the resources of both families.

Under no circumstances may a woman "marry down," i.e., take a commoner. The preferred marriage is through a parallel patri-cousin, the father's brother's daughter. It has been noted that Triwangsa couples often get along so well because they are all first cousins. Traditionally, the man or his father journeys three times to the bride's house with food and 'sirih'. When the bride's family visits, the groom's father is obliged to give them food, 'sirih' is chewed (an ancient, ritualistic means of coming to agreement), and presents are exchanged. The groom then regularly visits the home of his prospective bride, presenting gifts and performing services for his future father-in-law.

The groom's family arranges and pays for the wedding; the date set well in advance on a propitious day. Wedding guests are often entertained by professional storytellers and musicians. Enormously detailed rules govern dining and seating arrangements. Sometimes the bride's family is not even invited.

The actual ceremony varies. It could be very simple and short, presided over by a common temple 'pemangku', or it may be elaborate, expensive, and go on all day. Both the bride and groom dress in bright 'songket', with brocades of gold thread, and the woman's hair is decorated with glittering gold flowers.

Usually the bride and groom offer food to one another, then simulate such domestic duties such as washing, cooking rice, and cutting bamboo. Prayers are intoned, and then the couple eats together in public, feeding each other. This is an important symbolic act, as in former times only married men and women were allowed to eat food together in public. The priest then performs a ritual purification and blesses the couple. Neither rice nor flowers are thrown. Today there could very well be a Western-style buffet reception held afterward where speeches are offered by members of the two families.

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A beach wedding " something different"

noreply@blogger.com (Ijan) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:11:47 PDT

Want to do something fun and different? Maybe you should think about a beach wedding. Couples today want to do something that isn't anything like their parents did years ago. Many couples are getting married a second time and want something completely different from their first marriage. Older couples are looking to recreate their wedding ceremony but want to renew their vows in a fresh and exciting new way. A beach wedding is the answer to these scenarios and many others.

Many people do not realize you can get married on a public beach. It's a lot easier than you might think! In many instances, there are no requirements or special permits involved for a beach wedding. For the couple who wants something easy and romantic; something that doesn't involve being the next in line at the local courthouse, a beach wedding is heaven-sent. It's simple, it's fun and it's different. Even if you have your heart set on an elaborate wedding, having it on the beach can still be a breeze to plan and is guaranteed to keep your family and friends talking about it for years to come! Besides, there's just something about standing under the wide open sky, with the waves crashing behind you that makes the whole ceremony so magical and elegant. Make it a sunrise wedding and you'll have a memory so special, you might want to renew your vows in the same manner years down the road!

Beach Wedding Traditions

A beach wedding lets you involve your guests in many ways a traditional wedding cannot. Some couples love the "Blessing Shells" that we offer. This involves giving each wedding guest a seashell after the ceremony. Everyone walks down to the water's edge, says a personal blessing or a prayer for the new couple, then each person tosses their shell into the ocean. Guests can be given sand dollars or starfish as wedding favors. A more casual and relaxed Hawaiian theme is for the guests to place a lei around the bride or groom's neck. One wedding we did had the bride place a lei around the necks of the groom's parents while the groom did the same to the bride's parents, symbolizing the acceptance of each set of new parents into their lives. Instead of the traditional unity candle, (which by the way is very difficult to keep lit on a windy beach!), couples choose instead to fill a heart shaped glass bottle with a handful of sand from the beach. This creates a nice little keepsake that will bring a smile every time you look at it!

Tips To Remember

There are things to remember when planning a beach wedding. Here are a few tips that are sure to help! First and most important of all is to purchase your marriage license before the day of the wedding!!! Keep it in a safe place until you can give it to the person officiating the ceremony. In the State of Florida, it is extremely easy to obtain a marriage license. Go to any courthouse in any county in Florida, pay $88.50 in cash, and if this is not your first marriage, have proof of your divorce or annulment. Be sure to bring your identification too. There is no waiting period and you will have your license in hand when you walk out of the courthouse. No matter where the license is issued, it is good throughout the state. The license does have to be returned to the county in which it was purchased, but it's the officiant's job to worry about that part of it!

Tip number two--remember you are at the beach. It is a public venue. There will be people watching and people are extremely curious about such things. A good beach wedding service will do all that they can to keep the public at bay, but there will be onlookers! Also, flat shoes or no shoes is the best footwear for a beach wedding. Walking in the sand in high heels is not easy! Save the beautiful shoes for later at the reception! Brides, a classy swept up hairstyle is a must unless you want to fight with your hair when it comes time to take pictures.

Tip number three--try to schedule your wedding in the morning or in the late afternoon during the spring and summer months. The heat is too overwhelming and the beaches will be crowded with sunbathers during the middle of the day. Also, when you have your day picked out, consider looking at the Farmer's Almanac to see what your chance of rain might be. Summertime in Florida is notorious for pop-up afternoon showers that can ruin a beach wedding. If the chance of rain is high, you might want to think about a back-up site, just in case. A special tip--October and November are beautiful times of the year for a beach wedding in Jacksonville.

Tip number four--resist the urge to feed the seagulls! Believe me, they can be very aggressive and have no manners! If you must have a photo with them flying all about you, then try to make it right before you leave the wedding. That way, if something should happen, you won't have evidence of it in all of your pictures.

Tip number five---relax and have fun. This is your special day and since you are on the beach, everything is a little more laid back. Some people will look back on your wedding and wish they had done the same thing when they got married. They'll remember it as a good time and certainly as something very memorable!

Seaside Beach Weddings makes it so simple for you to have the beach wedding of your dreams. All you have to do is show up. Depending on the package you choose, we can arrange for your cake, your flowers, your decorations, your photographer, your music and even some keepsakes to remember your special day. As the owner and officiant performing the ceremonies, I am personally dedicated to making sure the happy couple has a beautiful and memorable day. My experience involves six years of issuing marriage licenses and performing weddings at the county courthouse as well as a year and a half providing beach weddings to happy couples.

Here in Jacksonville, Florida, we are blessed with gorgeous weather nearly year round and great public beaches. Getting married in Jacksonville places you right in the middle of things. There is so much to see and do, you won't have time to do them all. Ghost tours in St. Augustine, antique shopping on Amelia Island, professional football here in Jacksonville, not to mention the sunbathing, golfing and boating that will fill your days with wonderful memories. When you are ready to begin your new life together, let Seaside Beach Weddings help you plan your dream come true. Don't settle for the ordinary--do something extraordinary! Book your beach wedding today!

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