Monthly Archives: May 2009

Filipino Wedding Traditions

The Engagement

After the couple has decided to marry, the first order of business is the pamanhikan, where the groom and his parents visit the bride’s family to ask for her hand in marriage. Wedding plans are often made at this time, including a discussion of the budget and guest list. Don’t be surprised if the groom-to-be is expected to run some errands or help out around the bride’s house. This tradition is called paninilbihan, where the suitor renders service to his future wife’s family to gain their approval.
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SAN JOSE WEDDING LOCATIONS – VENUE

I’ve compiled most of the wedding venues or wedding locations in San Jose, California.  Most will contain the location, fee&deposit, and guest capacity.
The Villages Golf and Country Club

San Jose Wedding Location
5000 Cribari Lane
San Jose, CA 95135
Contact: Special Events
Phone: 408/223-4687

http://www.thevillagesgcc.com/wedding_packs.html
E-mail: theclubhouse@the-villages.com

Fees & Deposits:
A $2,100 nonrefundable room rental deposit is required to reserve your date.  Meals range...

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Oahu, Hawaii Wedding Venues – Palaces and Private Estates

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Which little girl hasn’t dreamed of marrying her prince in a palace? ‘Iolani Palace and Queen Emma Summer Palace are two options for a royal wedding.

‘Iolani Palace
‘Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Couples can rent certain areas of the beautiful grounds for their wedding. Since the palace is considered a sacred place and a historical gem, there are restrictions and policies that need to be followed. Couples need to apply for a permit from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources; this process can take up to two weeks. Wedding ceremonies are held on the Palace gardens, followed by a reception in the private open-air courtyard of the historic ‘Iolani Palace Barracks. The Barracks’ “coral block structure of limestone with its crenelated parapets and towers hearkens to the architecture of medieval castles of Europe,” states the Palace website. The `Iolani Palace Galleries may be open for tours during your event so guests can view the Hawaiian crown jewels and ancient Hawaiian regalia, as well as portraits and historic photographs. Facility rental fees support Friends of the ‘Iolani Palace, an organization that helps to restore and preserve this historic treasure.

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Wedding Planning and Checklist

Wedding Planning Checklist For Brides And Grooms Makes It Easy To Plan A Dream Wedding Day

Preparing for your big day should be memorable and fun. The period from engagement to wedding day, is the beginning of your life as a couple. Both of you, bride and groom have decisions to make and tasks to complete so that yours, will be the wedding day you always dreamed about. Utilize the following checklist, as a map to follow. A map or guide, that will lead you on an enjoyable, memorable journey from engagement to marriage.
Print it, fill it out and save it as a wedding planning keepsake to look upon fondly later in life, as you stroll through memory lane.

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Wedding Venues in San Francisco

Directory of Wedding Venue in San Francisco

Below are a directory of wedding venues and also see their location with the included maps. This list will grow as I find more in the San Francisco Area. Most venues have a links to their wedding site. However, some are just way too confusing or I just can’t find it so the links link straight to their main website. If for some reason you can’t find their wedding website info, call the number listed.

Below are a directory of wedding venues and also see their location with the included maps. This list will grow as I find more in the San Francisco Area. Most venues have a links to their wedding site. However, some are just way too confusing or I just can’t find it so the links link straight to their main website. If for some reason you can’t find their wedding website info, call the number listed.

Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco
415-581-3777

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