Weddings - Second Time Around
Di Riddell - your warm and professional Wedding MC.
Weddings, (especially second ones), are fabulous events rich in stories and experiences covering the expected, the unexpected and the magical. There may be a few challenges, yet it can be absolutely fantastic!
You have been lucky to find true love twice! While it is a different event, your second wedding is very special. The focus is on celebrating two people who have discovered love again and are embarking on a new beginning. It is a great opportunity to become creative and the result could be anywhere between a formal setting and a celebration in the backyard.
I am ready to manage the entire event and am known for my organisational skills, warmth, positive energy and the ability to keep an event on time.
What can you expect that's different from the first time?:
- Blended families
- More emotionally charged opportunities than first time around.
- The opportunity to avoid the hustle, the planning, the stress and the drama of the first wedding. Ask yourself, 'do I want that again?'.
Etiquette Tips for the Second Time around.
Make sure your children hear the great news first!
- This day is very special for you both, and very different from your first wedding. If you try to duplicate your first wedding it may make your guests feel uncomfortable. This is your opportunity to create new traditions. For example, asking the original attendants from either side may be stretching it a little too far. Wearing your old dress (and congratulations if you can still fit into it) or re-using your old rings is not be the best idea either.
- You can wear whatever colour you choose – this is your opportunity to show your taste and sense of style
- If you try and replicate your original ceremony then all bets are off for smooth sailing!!!
- Regarding gifts, you may ask your guests to shower you with love and support rather than a string of superfluous gifts.
- Be creative with your reception – the typical wedding breakfast style may not be suitable for you this time around. A more laid back inclusive party style might suit you better.
- The speeches and toasts need to reflect a different kind of love, finding each other and avoiding embarrassing moments from either’s past. Simply aim to enjoy each other, have the guests enjoy the celebration and let me help you create an affair to remember.
- A second time wedding is not the time to resolve family conflicts. And, sitting divorced couples together does not create harmony - expecting them to act as a couple for your day is not the best idea.
- Involve your children from both sides in the planning– one of my favourite stories is of a blended family planning the wedding over a BBQ when the youngest (8 years of age) looked up and said, ‘Isn’t this romantic just the five of us! '
5 Great things about 2nd time around weddings
- Brides tend to aim for an ‘elegant look’ in simplicity and tailoring
- It may be the opportunity to ‘do it your way’. Many first time wedding were what the parents and family wanted.
- You are more confident, may have more money to spend and know what you want, (and don't want!).
- You may not spend less money but you will be having a better time with the money you do spend.
- It is a celebration of a ‘fresh start’, a second opportunity and you have your life’s experiences to support you.
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Di as Master of Ceremonies
- Helps you with planning and managing your reception.
- Holds planning meetings with checklist.
- Offers presentation coaching for the bridal party which leads to entertaining and meaningful speeches.
- Sets the tone and ensures the flow of proceedings so everyone can enjoy themselves.
- Adds that special fun factor!
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Contact Di to organise an appointment on: 0409 638 248 or email di@diriddell.com
| Testimonial
‘Di was awesome! Our wedding day was a huge success with Di as our talented MC. She was elegant, gracious and very professional. Her attention to detail was superb, and we loved how Di put extra things into our day to make our fully rehearsed event into a fun surprise for us. We would heartily recommend Di as an MC for your wedding.’
Jeremy and Yvie Britton October 2010
‘Di was truly amazing! Engaging her as our wedding MC was just the best decision. We found Di very open to our wishes and was meticulous in her attention to detail. She was also fun, bubbly, comforting, a real pleasure to work and showed respect to our cultures. We would not hesitate to recommend Di to any of our friends for future weddings.’
Khai and Elisha Tran October 2010
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