An Affidavit signed by a notary public indicating the couple's marital status must also be submitted, complete with a date. Documents are only considered valid up to 6 months from signing. The couple must then submit a signed marriage notice to the Marriage Officer. This must be accompanied by a statement that corroborates the information stated on the couple's passports. The ritual may include marriage vows personally written by the bride and groom. Exchange of wedding rings to symbolize the couple's never ending love and promise to each other. After they are pronounced husband and wife, before their relatives and friends, the groom seal their unioin with a kiss. Right after the ceremonial rites, the couple and the two principal witnesses will be ask over to sign the state-issued marriage lisence and wedding register. Modern Updo With a softer and more romantic look, the modern updo is best for all lengths and textures of hair with the help of tiaras, combs and hairpins. Leaving it Long Having the hair freely flow down is a popular hairdo for weddings whether it is a straight of a curly hair. For a more formal look, the half updo can be used. Autumn leaves, yarrow, rosehip and rosemary are the commonly used foliage for an autumn wedding. Winter wedding would include flowers such as orchids, poinsettias, camellias, jasmine, amaryllis, accents of pine, ivy and spruce. Flowers that can be found easily all through-out the year are carnations, roses, gardenias, baby s breath, ivy, snapdragons and stephanotis. Lopez was furious. Beyond the dress, brides also ponder about their hairstyle and their make-up. You may be wearing the best designer gown that you can afford, but if you look like you put a stray cat on your head or had just rolled out of your bed, this will be the talk of your wedding, and not your dress. Usually, the couple will go to a store and buy one from the display case or have a pair custom made. Most wedding rings are made of gold. This comes in yellow, white and pink. The pair who will be tying the knot can choose a plain design or have a pair that has a line with a combination of two colors.