wedding preparation for the bride!

[Lebanese_dream]

Originally Posted by CPL

Just go and sign the marriage certificate. I really don't understand this in Lebanese weddings. It's always a show off. The big cocktails, the expensive decoration, a bishop if you can afford one. The glamour the whatever. And it costs tons, just so that people show off and others gossip about it.

Is it the most important day in one's life? Maybe. But I don't see how 1000 guests should be part of my happiness with the other. Especially when I have to feed them, and they have to gossip behind my back.

So if there's love, take a boat to cyprus and marry, with the nuclear families, and a pair of shorts.

CPL, why going to Cyprus for a civil marriage if the Mariés wanna marry with the benediction of God. You know not all Lebanese or foreign people don't believe in God.

In addition, it is the habit in your family and it don't only concern Lebanon. A very close person to me is getting married in France this summer with a frenchee and they are inviting more than 200 people. They didn't choose to sign a paper, they wanted this day to be the most beautiful one. They want to share their love with millions of people. Over europe, there is a lot of couple who decide to live together, have kids without marriage, Others lives together for years and once they decide to get married they like to share it ith all the friends and families and... It is a habit!The person I am talking about, will have a religious marriage 30 mn after the civil one. She will do a cocktail after the marriage, plus a big dinner. And the second day, the habit here is to organise a brunch with all the closest friends and family! Yes it is a habit or the will of the Mariés.

So don't judge Lebanese society for that because it is not always true! I know people in leb, who did religious marriage with only 15 people because they can't afford more.When you can afford it, go for it, it is once your life and especially for a girl, it is a dream that becomes reality....

Regards,

Lebanese_dream

[Mey]

Inanna.

I know you very well, just be yourself. You are stunning, and you will light up the night with your smile.

May the Lord bless you, and give you happiness.

My best wishes to you and to your groom

[PhoenixResurrection]

Originally Posted by Inanna

3 months before the Big Day!
how should the bride prepare herself, what should she do?!
exercises, beauty stuff, massages....
any specific tips... help ladies!

Tiens tiens! someone is gonna get married! :) Congrats
You definitely don't need any exercises or beauty tips!
Just enjoy this day with your hubby, families and friends!

A quote from A. De Saint-Exupéry that was the inspiration in my wedding years ago:
"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret:
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly;
what is essential is invisible to the eye."

Voici mon secret. Il est très simple: on ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux.

[Fragrance of Roses]

Hey Inanna!
First of all, I am sure that whatever you do, you will surely look spectacular because not only are you beautiful and gorgeous and elegant on the outside, but also on the inside.

I think if you go get some facials and massages in addition to eating healthfully and drinking lots of water you will be just fine. Get some bridal magazines because they always include lots of helpful tips in addition to the tips for a great wedding.

One small advice, worry all about the day BEFORE the day, and try only to enjoy your special day that day without stressing about any of the details because surely something will go wrong and not as planned. Relax... and let it be.

Also, while trying on your dress, take many pictures in the different dresses. It is surely helpful to see how it looks in pictures. Take also a short video in it to see how it will all look on video...

Key to all preparations: CAMERAAAA!!!! Take your cam everywhere with you and snap pictures of everything... this way when you get home, you can take your time looking at things and comparing... 3a rawa2.

Good luck and mabrouk...

[caramel]

Beautiful inannaaaa!!! I'm so happy for you!! Listen, check with ur photographer before tanning because some people look good in pictures when tanned, and others look completely terrible! so better check with him first.. then u should by the "Wedding" magazine, they have a calendar attached. it tells you what to do week per week before your wedding (like facials, diet system, etc...)..
I wish you the bestttttt!!!!

[Comrade Bassam]

Sma3eh menneh ghayyreh ra2yik before it's too late

Kidding of course. Mabourk salaf!

What matters is that you organize yourself and take your time with the preparations and not leave anything till the last minute.

There are lots of details that might accumulate and cause you stress.

Ahamm chi don't forget the invitations