Will You Be My Bridesman? WeddingChannel.com Announces New Wedding
Traditions
Gender-Bending Rituals, Alternative Registries, and Friends as
Officiants in WeddingChannel.com New
Traditions Channel
LOS ANGELES (Business Wire EON) April 28, 2008 --
Honey, I’m not taking your last name. That’s
right: millions of brides are no longer tied to centuries-old tradition.
From asking their best guy friend to be a “man
of honor” to keeping or blending their last
name to having their favorite uncle officiate, WeddingChannel.com (www.weddingchannel.com),
the number one wedding and gift registry website, has compiled the most
popular new wedding rules and now announces a “New
Traditions” channel (www.weddingchannel.com/newtraditions)
for modern brides and grooms.
“Although couples may think they’re
bucking tradition, they’re actually
collectively creating new wedding rules,” says
Christa Vagnozzi, senior editor of WeddingChannel.com. “Asking
their best guy friend to be a man of honor, deciding to keep their last
name, and registering for their honeymoon are becoming more mainstream
as brides and grooms strive to incorporate their personal style.”
Here are the WeddingChannel.com wedding traditions for the twenty-first
century:
Gender-Bending Rituals
Man of honor? Best woman? Brides and grooms are no longer dismissing
their best friends of the opposite sex when it comes to their wedding.
In fact, according to a WeddingChannel.com poll, an overwhelming 63% of
brides would ask their best friend to be a bridesman or man of honor if
they were a guy.
WeddingChannel.com Tip: Kleinfeld Bridal co-owner and
WeddingChannel.com fashion expert Mara Urshel suggests, “When
it comes to what to wear, a bridesman should wear a tie, pocket
kerchief, and boutonniere to match the bridesmaid dresses and bouquets.
As for the groomswoman, it’s best if she
wears the same color as the bridesmaids, but not the same dress nor the
same flowers.”
Friends as Officiants
According to a WeddingChannel.com poll, 59% of couples would be
interested in having a friend or family member officiate. After all, who
better to help you tie the knot than a close childhood friend or a
favorite relative? Whether it’s an interfaith
ceremony or in the great outdoors, there’s
nothing more intimate than opting for a friend or relative to help you
say “I do.”
WeddingChannel.com Tip: “Make sure
whoever you choose to officiate your wedding understands the style of
the ceremony and their responsibilities, and is up to the challenge,”
says Yifat Oren, WeddingChannel.com style expert and celebrity wedding
planner. “An ideal officiant is not only
someone who is important to the bride and groom, but is articulate and
capable of handling such an important event. Couples should offer to
help write the ceremony content to ensure there won’t
be any last-minute surprises.”
The Name Game
Don’t make any assumptions when it comes to a
bride’s last name. According to the Real
Weddings Survey 2007 by The Knot Wedding Network, 12% of brides don’t
plan on taking their spouse’s name upon
marriage. Whether it’s for professional
reasons or the bride just likes her maiden name more, wedding guests
shouldn’t expect to hear “I
now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs.” at the next
wedding.
For those who aren’t taking a spouse’s
last name, there’s also the option of
blending it – combining both last names to
create a brand new one. A recent WeddingChannel.com poll found that 15%
of brides would consider blending their last names.
WeddingChannel.com Tip: To help couples come up with a blended
last name, WeddingChannel.com has launched “The
Name Game” tool (www.weddingchannel.com/thenamegame.html)
where all they have to do is enter their last names and new blended
options will come up.
Alternative Registries
What do horseback riding lessons, a hi-def plasma-screen TV, and $100
for the Humane Society have in common? They’re
all things that couples are registering for these days. With engaged
couples typically registering at two to three different retailers, don’t
be surprised if one of them is at a retailer like Amazon.com, Cloud 9
Living, or Traveler’s Joy.
WeddingChannel.com Tip: “It is
perfectly okay to register for nontraditional gifts. These days, couples
often own the items they would receive in a registry, and they may want
to save for a honeymoon or give to a charity,”
says WeddingChannel.com etiquette expert Peggy Post. “Keep
in mind that some guests may not be comfortable giving in a
nontraditional fashion, so couples should graciously accept more
traditional gifts.”
About WeddingChannel.com
WeddingChannel.com is the number one wedding and gift registry website,
offering comprehensive wedding planning content, interactive tools, a
panel of experts, and a central location for couples to manage their
gift registries. From beauty to décor to
fashion, WeddingChannel.com contributors include the most sought-after
wedding professionals, such as celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren,
five-time Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Eve Pearl, celebrity wedding
photographer Robert Evans, and Kleinfeld Bridal co-owner Mara Urshel.
WeddingChannel.com is based in Los Angeles and is a part of The Knot
Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT) lifestage media network.
NOTE TO EDITORS: For more celebrity trend ideas, check out
WeddingChannel.com. To interview an expert or executive from
WeddingChannel.com, or to obtain statistics, tips, checklists, or
high-resolution photos, contact Jacalyn Lee, Public Relations Manager at
212.515.1598 or jlee@weddingchannel.com.
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