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Traditionally the quaich (pronounced quake) was used as a cup of welcome or farewell in the Scottish Highlands to drink brandy or whisky.
Made of wood, pottery, silver or pewter, the quaich is often referred to as 'the loving cup' or cup of welcome or friendship as its two handles make it ideal for sharing.
In more recent times it makes a popular present for a wedding or anniversary, christening or birthday celebration. ... read more
My daughter and her fiance were married at the beginning of the month in the manicured garden of a turn of the century homestead near Canberra. As both the mother of the bride and their chosen celebrant I gained a greater appreciation about a few key aspects of planning a wedding.
They had booked Nara Park, Canberra, for the ceremony and were advised three weeks before the wedding, with great apology, that the venue had been double booked. Calm and collected the couple asked if they could go somewhere else in the park, to which the young man replied, 'I am afraid not... it is a huge sporting event with over 800 lycra clad athletes attending!' ... read more
Jane’s high noon tea was held at her mother’s house, with the family heirloom teapots, cups and saucers providing a wonderful feature for the delicious plates of homemade scones, cakes and other sweet treats.
Everyone had been invited to bring a gift for the kitchen, as apparently, one of the traditions of past ‘bridal showers’ was to bring the bride some food for her kitchen. ... read more
Kitchen tea or high noon teas are taking off. These events are often a more ‘civilised’ version of the traditional hen’s night out and, the good news is, they don’t have to be boring!
It usually involves afternoon tea, at a private home or in a restaurant, preceded or followed by games and present giving. My daughter held hers at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra and it was truly lush, savoury and sweet treats galore.
We met in the leafy, green park opposite the hotel and had champagne, strawberries, blueberries, macadamia’s and cashew nibblies. French lawn boules had us laughing in the dappled light as we out hit each other’s balls out of sight! Competition was rife as was the celebration of the champions of the occasion.
All good fun and a great way to get to know each other. We continued on at one of the local café bars until supper where we parted having had a wonderful afternoon. ... read more
It is a great privilege to hear a couple's personal wedding vows to each other. I have also witnessed some beautiful vows and promises from the guests at a wedding. What possibilities are there when a couple chooses this option?
Asking for a declaration from family and friends is a wonderful opportunity to engage everyone in either a light-hearted, playful way or, in a more serious and meaningful way... or a blend of both. ... read more
My eldest daughter had an iPod at her wedding with over 150 of their chosen songs. It went really well, they had laid back music while we were eating and great 70's music that people recognised and could sing along and dance to. They had separate playlists for entering the reception venue, the bridal dance, cutting the cake, dance time, after 10pm music, etc.
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At an informal wedding that I went to the MC invited everyone to stand and then said ... read more
When it comes to your bridal dance, once you have established the rhythm and mood of the dance, ask your bridal party to each ask someone they don’t know to dance. Have them introduce themselves to the person and invite them to the floor. Your MC can extend this by inviting guests to do the same once all of the bridal party are dancing. ... read more
Some people are naturally gregarious and have no trouble connecting, others may choose not to join in any icebreakers … choice is important. Trivia questions for each table that don’t require everyone to join in work well so Uncle John can sit back and just listen and not have to talk. He might even find that despite himself he cannot help but add to the conversation. ... read more
Disposable cameras on the tables are an old favourite and a great way to get some casual impromptu photos. An announcement at the beginning of the evening inviting guests to have fun with them and take as many photos as they can. You will get some great shots. ... read more
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