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Don't be too quick to dismiss readings that have "been done." If you find yourself hesitating over a particular selection because you're afraid that your guests will groan, "Oh, no! Not this one again," stop a moment and give it a thorough once over.
Butterfly Releases for Weddings
Planning a wedding, whether it involves 50 people or 500 people, can be a stressful time. You want your guests to remember your wedding as a day filled with happiness and enchantment.
Top Tips when choosing your Wedding Veil
A veil can transform the simplest dress into a stunning Bridal outfit. If you are having a veil then you need to consider its colour, style, length, number of tiers and the material from which it's made from.
Forget The Countdown and Think What's Relevant
Something old... Something new... Something borrowed... You know how the saying goes. You might have already been flipping through the table of contents of several wedding magazines and seen the generic nine-month wedding planner checklist.
How Sweet It Is: Candy Buffet Tables Are Unique & Fun
An increasingly popular wedding reception trend is the candy buffet or confection bar. This consists of a variety of candies or treats placed in varied sizes of glass containers and grouped on a table.
How to Plan Your Sports Fishing Adventure in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
You've booked your flight to Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Visions of leisurely days pop in to your head. Picking up your Lonely Planet - Costa Rica book you find the sentence, The ocean is always open for fishing (see page 450) Now, sports fishing s on the brain! Based on a one-and-one interview with Don Carr of King Don s Fishing Charter, here are the 10 questions and answers about the adventure of big game fishing in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica that should help you start making plans!
How to Get Enough Beauty Sleep Before Your Wedding
The Problem of Catching Some Zzzz's. Planning the wedding yourself? Are you an exhausted bride right now?
Suggestions for Selecting Your Wedding Musicians
Many brides are overwhelmed by having to make 2,156 decisions in planning their wedding ceremonies and receptions to ensure their absolutely perfect wedding day. What to choose: silver or gold table linens; chicken or salmon; pink roses or delphiniums? Please, allow me to assist you in selecting your wedding musicians.
If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words... Then Video is an encyclopedia.
Your Own Reality Wedding Show: Wedding WebCasts and Internet Wedding Trends
You're getting married! Congratulations! It's going to be a great day and one that you will want to share with your family / family and remember years later.
Yes, I'm a reality show junkie and have watched "A Wedding Story" on TLC, "For Better Or For Worse" on Discovery and "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway" on the Style Network's With planning a wedding, these shows are must-sees.
If you'd like to involve your friends and family in the run up to your wedding day, but think that it would take too much time and commitment, think again. Several companies now offer tailored websites to announce your big day. Here are our top 5:
Worried About Your Wedding Budget?
Call me, "The Practical Bride." How practical? I told my fiance, "a diamond engagement ring is nice, but a jet ski would be even better!" Don't worry girls' he didn't listen to me. He got me a gorgeous tear shaped diamond engagement ring.
For Better or For Worse - New Trends for the First Dance
There comes that magical moment at every wedding reception where all else stops, and all eyes gaze toward the center of the dance floor. It is empty except for the bride and groom as they prepare for their first dance as husband and wife.
Use Wedding Lights as Part of Your Decor
Wedding decorations play a large part in the planning process for this special occasion. Using wedding lights will add ambiance, brilliance and romance to your wedding decor. Here are some of the choices available to make your special day shine.
Don't believe the myth that a wedding planner is a "luxury" because hiring a wedding planner can definitely help you save money in the long-run.
What to look for when hiring a DJ for your special event!
I'm sure most people have heard that a good or bad Disc Jockey can make or break (as in ruin) just about any event. So it really pays to do your homework and know what to look for when you go shopping around for a DJ for your special event.
Bachelorette Party Planning Guidelines: 4 Easy Steps
You just found out that you are the hostess for a bachelorette party.
Your blood pressure rises, your nerves begin to get frazzled, you get tongue
tied. How are you supposed to tell the bride-to-be that you are not up to
the challenge?
Matching Your Bridal Gown to Your Jewelry
Yes, Brides rip off their veils, throw their bouquet, and kick off their shoes to dance, but the Bridal gown and jewelry stay on for the entire day and show up in every picture!!
Keep in mind that the Officiant is the main witness of you agreeing to be husband and wife, The Words Should And Can Be What You Want.
Happy Endings - Your Wedding Cake
When you think of wedding receptions, what is the one thing that they all have? A "stately mountain of snowy frosting and royal icing blossoms," (from "The Perfect Wedding Cake" by Kate Manchester), aka the wedding cake!
Cake Toppers - The Crowning Glory
You're finished sampling yummy cake and icing flavors and have picked out your wedding cake. What's next? Well, what to put on top of the cake, of course!
Your wedding is like a stage play. You are the stars and your guests are the audience. You, the Officiant and your wedding party are the cast. You have a production crew, a budget, a timeline, script, costumes, props, a set, lighting, make-up, camera work, a rehearsal and a final performance.
How to choose a quality diamond for your engagement ring
One of the first decisions that every couple will make when they decide to marry is what type of wedding and engagement rings they will choose to commemorate the most important day in their lives and show their love for each other. Jewelry stores have a large selection of beautiful jewelry that all looks the same, but with large price variations. The salesmen are happy to explain the 4C's of diamond quality to you, but the subject can be very confusing. Many jewelers will concentrate on Color and Clarity, but that is not the whole story.
Tips on Choosing an Event Videographer
Finding that perfect person to preserve your special day on video can be a daunting task. There are many things that you need to know before you write your name on that contract. Here are some suggestions for picking that perfect video that is just right for you.
Consider the following scenario: Your caterer's truck gets stuck under an overpass, your reception hall's air conditioner overheats, and the florist delivers your imported centerpieces to a local landfill. A disaster? Yes. But your party can still be a success! Why? Because the band played on.
Getting an RSVP! It shouldn't be so difficult!
Procrastinators that we are...it is sometimes a chore to get an RSVP back in the mail. How many times has an invitation, unknowingly, been mixed up in the daily
mail only to be neglected until the last minute or forgotten altogether?
Proper gown storage, before & after the wedding
Your gown is one of the main focus points of your wedding. Learn how to take care of it BEFORE and AFTER the wedding.
You're the Star! The making of a wedding video
Many people hire a videographer because their friend raved about them or because they just think they need a wedding video. While a great video can be produced without any input or participation by the bride & groom, a FABULOUS video can be produced with just a few key tips in mind! Here are some things to think about when working with your videographer on your wedding day.
Invitations set the tone for the style, theme and formality of your wedding. Selecting the paper, style and wording is an important step in planning any wedding.
Tips on Sharing Your Love Story with Wedding Guests
Sharing your courtship story is a special way to connect intimately with your wedding guests and create a permanent reminder of why you are in love.
You're Not Wearing Just Any Old Gown, so Don't Play Down the Ceremony Music!
I marvel at how selecting live music for one's ceremony often takes a back seat to choosing flowers, gowns and other physical elements. After years of watching brides during the planning stages, I've concluded they don't really mean to undervalue music, but often feel ignorant or intimidated. Don't worry...
10 Steps to Taking 10 Years off Your Face!
Many of our guests are concerned with looking younger. Aren't we all? Over the years I found myself giving the same advice again and again, so I compiled all of these tricks and tips into a list of 10 Steps to Taking 10 Years off Your Face!
Warning for Las Vegas Wedding Entertainment
Las Vegas is a popular city to get married. Because of this, it is also a popular place for wedding scams. Be observing about who you contract to information with your wedding. Here are definite points about contracting your Las Vegas ceremony entertainment so that the scammers don't leave you and your ceremony guests high and dry.
Refreshments - Crucial for Las Vegas Weddings
Refreshments for a Las Vegas ceremony can be as exceptional as the couple themselves. The food at a wedding ceremony can be considered one of the most important parts of a wedding ceremony. Wedding ceremony guests mostly look forward to the food and beverages served at weddings. Here are some flawless tactics and advice for the food served at a ceremony.
What Are Those Other Cards? -- Your Invitation Enclosures
Your guest opens up her mailbox, and sees a lovely envelope addressed to her. Inside is her invitation to your wedding! What a lovely way to tell her how much you want her to share in the joy and celebrate you and your fiance's exchange of wedding vows. But wait! There's more! What are all the other things that's in the envelope?
Wedding Traditions Why We Do That?
What do you think of when you hear the word "Wedding?" Probably something quite similar to what most other people are thinking - a beautiful bride in white, tossing a lovely bouquet and garter, a scrumptious towering cake.
Bridal Shows How to Keep Sane and Enjoy the Experience
A Bridal Show is a great place to start your wedding plans. Held at various types of venues they can be quite large (100+ vendors) or small (10-20 vendors). Regardless of size, the main purpose is the same, you get a chance to see the local professionals.
A Fragrant Impression Choosing Perfume & Cologne for the Bride & Groom
Every last detail's in place. Your wedding dress is a Vera Wang original, you re wearing your grandmother s set of pearls, and you have something borrowed, something blue, something old, and something new. His tux has been altered, and his shoes shined. And now you re down to the last detail, and it s one of the most important and special of all; your perfume and cologne.
Personalize Your Wedding with a Theme
Considering incorporating a theme into your wedding but are concerned over how time consuming or more expensive having a theme may be? Don't despair, having a theme wedding is easier than you think.
Choosing a theme for your wedding can be as simple as picking a color scheme, or as elaborate as having a Renaissance wedding complete with historically accurate costumes & music.
In the past, dating couples were often chaperoned. To better communicate with one another while under a watchful eye, unspoken languages developed around frequently used items such as gloves, fans, and postage stamps.
Couples are surprised to find there is no mandatory design for a wedding ceremony. Ceremonies can be traditional or as unique as each couple; it’s your day – you can have it your way.
Your ceremony is the heart and soul of your wedding and will likely be the most personal memory of this special day. So choosing an officiant is more critical than most people realize.
Before the Wedding and Honeymoon – It's Time to Discuss Your Credit Image
Marriage shifts the focus from "I" to "We" in many ways. One of the most significant areas for couples to understand is the impact their marriage will have on their credit image.
Six Hot Wedding Ideas that Will Amaze Your Guests
Small, intimate areas that are specifically designated for guests to
socialize at your reception, also known as "social vignettes," are fun
and fashionable hot spots.
The Five Biggest Wedding Preparation and Planning Mistakes
Just as with any big show, your wedding day will not be perfect – but that's okay. While you cannot plan ahead for every little detail or problematic situation that may arise, you can arm yourself with some helpful advice to be prepared at all times for any potential wedding mistakes. But before you begin planning your special day, consider these five biggest wedding preparation and planning mistakes that amateur 'wedding planners' often make.
Top 3 Myths About Dressing The Mother Of The Bride
If you're the mother of the bride or groom you've probably been bombarded with advice from friends, family and "experts" about what you should wear for your important role on the on the big day. Don't believe everything you hear! Misconceptions, about how a mom is supposed to dress on their child's wedding day abound! Here are The Top 3 Myths about dressing the Mother of the Bride and why you should ignore them:
Mother Of The Bride Dresses - Top 5 Trends
Gone are the stodgy old ideas about how a Mother of the Bride should dress. Here are the top trends in Mother of the Bride Dresses that give us hope!
Choosing Mother of the Bride Shoes - 10 Do's and Don'ts
As we get older, our backs and feet aren't what they used to be. So what's a mom to do when she knows she must wear fancy dress shoes at her daughter or son's wedding? Don't use excuses about comfort to avoid looking the best you can on your child's wedding day. Your shoes can make or break your outfit. Those wedding photos will be around forever, so make sure you look your absolute best, from your feet up, on the big day.
5 Ways To Be A Stylish Mother Of The Bride
Weddings have gone from cookie cutter formal events to highly personalized, one of a kind celebrations. It seems like anything goes, from feather boas to chocolate fountains, from barefoot beach parties to marrying on mountaintops. Forget the white rose centerpieces and vanilla cake. Brides are getting creative and have the resources to design theme weddings based on whatever they can dream up.
Dressing The Mother Of The Bride - Tips For Deciding What Color To Wear
The most frequently asked question by a Mother of the Bride is "What color should I wear?" Choosing the right color is stressful and scary. There are many things that need to be taken into consideration such as the time of year, the formality of the event, how the color photographs, the color of the bridesmaids dresses and the color of the wedding flowers, not to mention what looks good on you. How can you be certain that you are choosing the right color?
Wearing Contact Lenses on Your Wedding Day
The day has finally arrived. You are getting married and it is going to be perfect – an immaculate dress, a partner for life, memories captured in beautiful photographs…
Wedding trends for 2009 are shaping up to be private, cozy affairs rather than the large weddings seen in years past. When it comes to planning a wedding, brides are choosing vibrant colors and time-tested ideas to celebrate and are envisioning ways for their guests to enjoy the festivities even more. Wedding trends of 2009 are based on many factors, influenced by the economy, the fashion world, and a penchant for personalization.
Earth-Loving Couples Rejoice!: Celebrate Your Love with a Green Wedding
Doing our part - however small - to save the environment is a step in the right direction. And earth-loving brides everywhere are choosing to tie the knot in a more eco-friendly way.