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Wedding rings are a potent, and most easily recognizable symbol of eternal love, marital commitment, and fidelity towards each other. It is a final gift which the couples give as a pledge of love to each other. In many western cultures the ring, which is usually a circular band that adorns the ring finger (3rd one of the left hand).
The ancient Greek physicians and Egyptians believed that the ‘vena amoris’ or the ‘vein of love’ ran through the third finger of the left hand and that made the hand to heart connection. As wedding was considered sacred bond of eternal unity, wearing the ring on the left hand was the closest it could be to the heart.
In many ancient cultures women were considered inferior to man and since left hand was considered inferior to the right brides would wear the ring on the left hand as a symbol of their submissiveness to their husbands.

In 12th century Pope Innocent III declared that weddings could only be complete with the symbol of love, the wedding ring as part of them and all the Christians adopted that. Then, in the 16th century King Edward VI declared the left hand (heart side) to be the marriage hand and so began the tradition of wearing the wedding ring on left hand.

Yet another explanation for wearing the ring on the this finger could be that as the bridegroom faces his bride he, if he favors his right hand more, conveniently reaches for his bride’s left hand, and slips it on her finger.  It is simple and natural.

Wedding rings are now days worn on left hand mainly due to the age old tradition of eternal commitment and love for each other and to keep alive the etiquette and customs of weddings. Most of the wedding bands are made with Gold, Silver or Platinum and in many cases they are worn by both the partners. Earlier only the women wore them but slowly after the Second World War men began to wear them as a gesture of their love for their beloved wife.
Even as the modern medical science discredits the traditional theory, the tradition continues because most people are right handed and wearing such a sacred ring on the left makes it less exposed to damage, loss and injuries during everyday activities.

It would cut down the cost of the wedding and use the money else where. The decorations will not be professional but they would give that personal touch.

DIY invites can be made with the help of computer. You can make hundreds of innovative invites in a jiffy. It just needs a bit of computer knowledge and some creativity. If you have helpful relatives, friends etc together you can make handmade invites with calligraphy pens and different sort of color papers, or anything that goes with the theme of the wedding. There are sites which will help you out with ideas.

The centerpiece should be done as per the wedding theme. You can use seasonal flowers or silk flowers or peacock feathers. Let your imagination take wings. Use mason jars to make the flowers floaters, pillar candles look stunning on a dark table cloth, use colorful ceramic vases, and picture frames. A beach wedding can have a large mother of pearl or a sea shell. It will look stunning. Even using small wood or terracotta sculptures is great idea. The options are endless.

You can save a lot of money on food by asking your family members and friends to make their favorite dishes and bring them over.  All the scrumptious dishes served in a buffet will be a big hit as most of the caterers make only two main dishes.

Stunning napkins and tablecloths can be made at home from old wedding gowns. Make your own creative wedding favors to woo the guests.

Music is an essential part of the wedding and you can collect some CD’s depending on what kind of wedding you are having and ask someone from friends or relatives to play them. A good music and sound system is all what it will take to fill the air with your favorite melodies.

For outdoor weddings make innovative use of everything that nature provides including flowers and fruits.

DIY decorations are easy and do not require much time if planned in advance and done properly.

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