More on Music....(the bride's entrance)

What's a better bride procession piece:

Hornpipe (Handel):



or

Mouret's Rondeau (aka theme from Masterpiece Theatre):



Both pieces will be played by a violinist, a cellist and a keyboardist. Also, if I decide on Hornpipe, would it be (ummmm) too much Handel? I am also having a soloist sing Where'er You Walk.

First Dress Appointments!

I went to my first two appointments today! You wouldn't believe how many poofy dresses bridal salons have. They were all so heavy, too. Definitely something I'm not going to consider. Despite not wanting anything strapless, I did try a few and may actually consider them (though they're still not on the top of my list). I've also figured out a silhouette that I like - think slinky, old Hollywood. The lighter the material, the better, too.

Stay tuned for more updates on dresses and so forth!

Potential Conflicts (Probably Part One of Many)

As you know, our marriage is going to be both interracial or interfaith. While we haven't come across any family members which have issues with us getting married (at least not publicly), we may have issues regarding the ceremony and traditions. My family, for example. They're from Hong Kong, and many seem to want me to have a more traditional Chinese wedding (don't they get it that many of the so-called "traditions" in Hong Kong weddings aren't all that tradtional? I mean, women in a bridal party in China several hundred years ago would NOT be teasing the groom and his groomsmen. I'm sorry, but passing candy with your mouth wouldn't have even been done in the 70s when my parents married), but I, having grown up in Canada want something more Anglo-Canadian. Not that I'm going to nix the tea ceremony or anything. It HAS to be done. Just not before the "official" ceremony, please.

Possible other issues will likely include registries, etc...

People who've married and those who're planning weddings: Have you had conflicts like this?