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Your Wedding Day Guide A-Z 2007-10-28 23:53:40 The article called ‘The A To Z Guide
For Your Wedding Day’ by Hickman Shawn is a light-hearted yet practical guide with tips for many aspects of your wedding.
Attendants
Attendants, include the best man, Bridesmaid, ushers, and groomsmen. Generally any people with some sort of responsibility on the big day. How many attendants are up to you but you need to consider the size of the church and your budget for the outfits and gifts. You need to rely on these for some of the organization of the day so choose carefully, the last thing you need is someone irresponsible in charge of the rings or any important tasks your require.
Budget
Every wedding has a budget be it a no hold bar white wedding extravaganza or a low-key smaller affair both can be a beautiful fun day for everyone. There are many ways to cut the cost on the big day with out compromising on style and atmosphere. You can do a lot of the organizing yourself, friends and family are always there to help with things
Are Cash Gifts OK ? 2007-10-27 23:40:13 Under the title ‘Gifts
vs. Cash — Wedding Etiquette Q&A’, Bushong Carolyn addresses the issue of how to gracefully ask the universe for what you want, staying within social guidelines. Carolyn basically has done your homework for you and researched what various parties have written on the topic, and topped it off with her own suggestion.
Q: My daughter is getting married in October 2008. Her and her fiance have everything they need for their home. Is it okay to ask for money instead of a gift? If it is okay, how do we word this?
stumped in texas
Answers below:
JW stated: :My advice for money hungry: “No, it is not okay to ask for money instead of a gift. It shows poor manners. The wedding should be a celebration of love, not an expectation of gifts or monetary compensation. A guest’s presence at your special event should be enough, and if they bring a gift, even money, that’s great. But one should not expect it either.”
From W: I have a response to the weddin
How to Feel Great about your Wedding ring 2007-10-26 23:50:35 ‘Ten Tips To Purchasing Green, Ethically Sourced Wedding Rings Online’ is an article written by author Choyt Marc, who stresses the environmental impact of our wedding ring choices. As this is a too often overlooked aspect, I am purposefully adding it to our ‘About To Get Married’-blog.
Would you feel good about a wedding ring if it was created by maltreated labor or with materials that trashed the environment? Does your expression of love just extend to your intimate ones; or beyond them to the greater human family? It takes real courage for a bride and groom to even consider these issues, but there is a greater danger for those who ignore them.
With the recent controversies of blood diamonds and dirty gold, it is easy to conclude that many in the jewelry industry lag far behind other business sectors in terms of environmental and corporate responsibility. But there are jewelers out there that are passionately concerned about the environment and the fair treat Read more:Great
How to Write a Good Wedding Ceremony Speech 2007-10-25 23:30:24 ‘Four Characteristics Of A Good Wedding CeremonySpeech
’ by author Boh Miriam sets out how actually to write a wedding ceremony speech. The speech sets the tone of the actual wedding party and is an important memory for the married couple, family and guests alike.
This is what Boh has to say:
“Wedding celebration is not all about the fun activities and food. It is also about the solemnity of wedding ceremony speech, which is prepared by special people important to the bride and groom to welcome them into the amazing union they have both willingly entered together.
As mentioned, the honor of delivering a wedding speech is usually given only to those who are really close to the couple. These usually are the parents and the best man. The order of the speeches is generally as follows: the bride’s father’s speech which includes a toast to the bride and groom; the bridegroom then comes in to respond to the father of the bride’s speech, and includes a toast to the b Read more:Write
Personal Wedding Invitations that are Truly YOU 2007-10-24 23:26:39 Wedding card designer Leung Jerry shares some pearls of wisdom from his profession in his article ‘An Invitation that Truly Reflects Your Wedding’. It sets out what should be your key considerations.
“Your wedding invitation is the first impression to your guests about your wedding. In the past, wedding invitations can be very classic and traditional. However, with the advance in printing technology, virtually you will have unlimited choices for your wedding invitations. As a result you should try your best to make your wedding invitation as unique as unique as possible. There is no point to sacrifice the quality and design of the invitation.
You may have spent lots of time making every decision about your wedding. Of all of these decisions, there is no doubt that the wedding theme and venue are some of the most important decisions. At the end of the day there will be no wedding (ceremony and reception) without a theme and venue. In fact your wedding invitation shoul Read more:Personal
, Invitations
Tips re. Your Wedding Transportation 2007-10-23 23:22:21
The article ‘Tips To Choose Your Wedding Transportation
’ by author Leung Jerry nicely sets out the various considerations for the transport of your wedding. So before you rent golden carriages for the day, consider this…:
“Planning for your wedding transportation is not an easy task. You need to make sure that the cars will show up on time. You need to make sure that the conditions of the cars are what you expect at the very beginning. There are many other considerations. As a result you should never overlook the transportation.
Undoubtedly you will need to find a vendor for your transportation. You should choose a company with really good reputation. You can consult your friends and relatives who have got married to give you advices on selecting the company. Their advices are very important and invaluable since they have first hand experiences on the services provided by the vendors.
Besides, you should never select a vendor by just searching on the web. Ther
Your Gift Registry: getting what you want 2007-10-22 23:21:23 The article “How to Set up a Gift Registry
for your Wedding” by author Leung Jerry nicely explains how to go about organizing your registries so you will actually get the gifts you want. Sounds good? Read on.
“A gift registry is quite essential for your wedding in a sense that it can give your guests a rough guide for the wedding gift they are going to buy you. By doing that your guests will certainly find it a lot easier to buy you the gift. However, the gift registry cannot be set casually. A badly drafted gift registry can lead to the problem of duplicated gifts. As a result, you should set up your gift registry with care. The followings are some tips for you to set up the gift registry.
When you are setting up your registry, the first thing you need to consider is your preference. You would certainly like to get something you want to get. This can be something missing at your home, such as an elegant alarm clock. It can also be something you will need when you and
Choosing a Ring: Choosing Your Diamond 2007-10-21 23:01:34 Choosing a ring comes down to choosing your diamond. And if 4C-speak is beyond reach, the sparks can also be created by simulated diamonds. Spark Melanie wrote an informative article on 10-15-07 on ‘Simulated Diamonds vs. Fake Diamonds’ which very much enlighten us on the topic.
“Believe it or not, there is a big difference between simulated diamonds and fake diamonds. When you think of a fake diamond, you may think of one that is being presented as genuine when it is actually anything but the real thing. A simulated diamond is one that is designed specifically to imitate the appearance, characteristics and conditions of a natural gemstone and is clearly defined as such. It’s important to note, however, that simulated diamonds are not genuine diamonds. Today, the world’s most popular simulate diamonds are known as cubic zirconia. Retailers who offer this popular manmade diamond replica are enjoying its rising popularity in a shining fashion.
There are many benefi
Great Ideas for Wedding Favors 2007-10-21 01:22:15 Bonnie Ray, in her article ‘4 Cheap Wedding Favors Ideas’, came up with some great ideas for wedding favors. I particularly like her last suggestion, so read on…
‘If you are looking for cheap wedding favors, there are a large number of them to choose from. You should have no problem at all finding one that suits your particular wedding reception or wedding shower.
Just because your wedding has a limited budget doesn’t mean that you can give your guests gifts or “favors” that they will love. Cheap wedding favors can be elegant, charming, or even useful. It’s all up to you to decide which type you need.
Here are some examples:
If you are looking for something elegant, cheap wedding favors don’t have to look cheap. You can get crystal much more inexpensively than most people expect; crystal coasters goblets, and vases cost no more than a few dollars, and they’re so beautiful that nobody will accuse you of giving a cheap gift.
Candles, too, make charmin Read more:Great
Consider Style & Budget when Choosing your Wedding Dress 2007-10-20 23:10:57 Choosing Your Wedding Dress is not easy. It is a once in a lifetime moment, and your dress is to support you in being the queen of the day. It must flatter you, make you look fantastic. However, it also must be comfortable and last but not least it must be affordable.
Leung Jerry in his article ‘Choosing Your Wedding Dress - Budget Versus Style
’ sets out the details of your choices and trade-offs. Enjoy.
“When you walk down the aisle, you become the focus of the wedding and you will draw the attention of all the guests. Certainly you would like to be the most perfect bride when your guests are looking at you. You will try to find the best make up and hair stylist. The wedding shoe will also be extremely important. For your wedding dress, you should also choose it with care so that your guests will not be disappointed.
When you are choosing the wedding gown, the first thing you need to consider is of course the budget. Unless you can borrow a dress from your friend or
Wedding Hairstyles - Elegance And Beauty 2007-11-02 01:36:16 “A bride will take time to consider many wedding hairstyles to make sure she has the right style for her and one that will wow her guests at the wedding. Not so long ago a bride with short hair would not be able to consider Spanish updos or cascade of curls wedding hairstyles as they would simply be impossible to create with a limited amount of hair.
These days hairstylists are able to create the impossible and literally design whatever wedding hairstyles you could possibly imagine. With the use of hair extensions and dyes they can totally transform your look.
Elegance
is normally what a bride is looking to be and with wedding hairstyles such as the Angel or elegant updo a bride can achieve this and when a woman has a hair style they love there is nothing better to show off her natural beauty and radiance on the big day.
Alternatively the bride to be may wish to choose wedding hairstyles that are simple, easy to manage and will look as good after eight hours of vows, photos, spe Read more:Hairstyles
, Beauty
How To Get Cheap Flights To Las Vegas 2007-11-01 14:58:11 Are you after a cheap flight to Las Vegas
?
You can start your budget trip to Vegas by getting the cheapest flights to Las Vegas
.
If you are prepared to put in a little effort you can find cheap Las Vegas flight deals. Thankfully the Internet makes that really easy for you.
Let’s start scouting the best airfare deals now.
Online Discounters
Look for airfares on http://expedia.com. They have a lot of package deals and get reduced tickets from many large airlines. They are a fast way to see what prices are available, though they won’t necessarily have the lowest prices for you. It’s a great base to start from.
Here are some more online discounters:
Cheap
Tickets Expedia Travelocity Best Fares Lowest Fare
Online Consolidators/Auction
http://www.Hotwire.com and http://www.Priceline.com are great places to get reduced airfare prices, provided you are flexible with the times and days you want to fly to Vegas. You won’t get the full details until you have paid. And don’t commit
Choosing a Wedding Cake - Have You Consider These Factors? 2007-11-01 01:35:40 In this article, author Leung Jerry, sets out wedding cake considerations.
The wedding cake is the focus of most of wedding receptions. The tradition of cake cutting is so important that no one will leave the reception before the cake is cut. Accounting for this, it is extremely important to have a good choice of wedding cake. A badly chosen wedding cake may ruin the whole wedding reception. Indeed the wedding cake is also one of the foci for wedding photographs. Normally, the factors we need to consider when choosing a wedding cake are the size of it, the design or the outlook of the cake, and the flavors.
Size of the cake
The first thing a couple needs to consider is the size of the cake. It is vital to understand that a wedding cake is meant to be sharing the joy of wedding but not showing off the wealth of the couple. To this end the size of the cake should be determined by the number of guests.
This seems very straight forward that the size of cake should be determined by the numb
The History of the Wedding Cake and Wedding Cake Topper 2007-10-31 01:33:38 Oh, Sam Smith did it again: he created a great wedding article, that is fun reading.
“One of the center pieces of any modern day wedding is the wedding cake. This has a long history dating back all the day to the Roman Empire. However the wedding cake was very different back then.
The history of the wedding cake dates all the way back to the Roman Empire. At this time wedding cakes were not the sweet iced cakes that we know of today. Back then the cakes were made of a whole wheat flower. These bread cakes were then broken over the brides head and the guests of the wedding would eat the small pieces of broken break eagerly considering it good luck.
Later in the 17th century the wedding cake became known as the bride’s pie or cake. These were typically mince pies made of sweet breads. The one of the main ingredients of these pies was a glass ring. It was believed that whichever lady found the ring would be the next women to be married.
Wedding cakes have historically been white a Read more:History
The Joy of Having a Wedding Planner 2007-10-30 00:07:18 Shinn Jeannette, a professional in the wedding industry wrote the article ‘The Advantages of Hiring a Wedding Planner’, which give an overview of the ‘why’ and the ‘how to’ hire wedding planners.
I did not hire a wedding planner when I got married. I should have. It would have made my life a lot easier. Yes, I made it through the event. The wedding happened and it was… well, a wedding. Best of all, I married a wonderful man and had all my family and friends around to help us celebrate. But it could have been much better with the assistance of a wedding planner / coordinator / consultant / designer (yes, there are subtle differences, but for the most part the terms are interchangeable) it could have been much more memorable.
Now that I have worked in the industry for more than a few years I would not need their services as much as I did the first time, but I would still seriously think about employing a wedding planner. The reasons are multiple, bu Read more:Having
Over 100 Free Things To Do In Las Vegas 2007-11-05 13:59:20 Las Vegas
- the city of almost unlimited free things to do in Las Vegas
. Even if you lived in Vegas you’d have trouble doing all of these free things in one year.
Las Vegas - the entertainment capital of the world, the bargain capital of the world. I say it’s the free entertainment capital of the world.
Let me show you why.
I know that almost everyone comes to Vegas to gamble. However, there are a heck of a lot of ways to entertain yourself in Vegas without gambling.
If you’re after free things to do in Las Vegas, Las Vegas free shows, Las Vegas free attractions and Las Vegas Free Entertainment I have done the work for you.
If you’re after Las Vegas free entertainment for children then I have also done the work for you.
If you’re after Las Vegas free attractions for adults only I have also done the work for you.
Let me take a moment to share with you just an extract of my free guide - 170 Free Things
To Do In Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS FREE MUSEUMS
American Heroes Museum - Ra
The #1 Tip to Prevent Divorce, Save $20,000 and Stay Happily Married Forever! 2007-11-05 00:38:39 I am putting this article on the blog, because I just love this idea. Hey, getting married is just an event, but STAYING married, this is the objective. Enjoy the article.
“Divorce is not the only solution to a less-than-perfect marriage, and like many things in life, it is much easier to prevent divorce than to deal with it afterward. Break things down in your head, and suddenly, everything becomes simple enough to act the way you need to, with minimal sacrifice, and you get just about everything you want, too! These little changes are all it takes to prevent divorce and best of all: be happy with the one you love, for the rest of your life!
For a moment, compare your marriage to a job. (Not too hard, right?) Well, pretend someone offered you a job that only pays half of what you’re making now, and it’s farther away than your current one. However, there’s a catch. For every day you work, they add five dollars to your residual monthly income.
This means that a Read more:Forever
Tour Las Vegas And Discover More Than Just a Casino 2007-11-03 14:55:48 Booking a Las Vegas
tour can open the possibilities to more than just visiting a bunch of casinos and catching the nightly shows, though those are still fun things to do when visiting Vegas. What else is there to do than sit at a blackjack table or a slot machine? I’m glad you asked. Let’s take a look.
Las Vegas (often informally abbreviated to “Vegas”) is one of the most dynamic cities in the world. It has “reinvented” itself as an internationally known vacation, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. In short, it has become a hotspot for dining, vacationing and shopping over the years. Much more than just casino’s.
The Grand Canyon
For the geographically challenged you’ll be pleased to note that visiting the Grand Canyon is available while on a Las Vegas tour. The park was founded as Grand Canyon National Monument in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, and became a national park in 1919.
The Grand Canyon we visit today Read more:Discover
, Casino
Wedding Favors Considerations 2007-11-11 14:00:32 Wedding favors have become an important part of the wedding celebration. However, there are some wedding favors your guests will not appreciate receiving at your reception. Let’s take a look.
Wedding Favors Not To Buy For Your Wedding
1. Personalized Favors With The Couples Names. Don’t get me wrong. Some personalized favors are nice BUT it depends how they are personalized. Wedding favors such as silver photo frames or bells, monogrammed candle favors, and coasters engraved with the happy couple’s names and dates will never be displayed in your guests home. Why would they? If you are set on personalized wedding favors, choose to personalize the tags or go with a smaller, less expensive personalized favor such as lip balm or note pads. That way you are sure your guests will use and appreciate your wedding favors.
2. Overtly Themed Wedding Favors. For example, did you decide to have an Asian themed wedding or an Irish themed wedding? That’s wonderful and there are many Read more:Considerations
Product of the Week: 14K Two Tone Gold Wedding Band 2007-11-11 11:42:21 14K Two Tone Gold Wedding Band
Retail Price 919.89 SALE Price 399.95
14K Two Tone Gold Wedding Band
This 14k two tone gold wedding band is casted keeping in mind the ring should be smooth and easy to wear on a daily basis. Wedding bands are usually available in different ring sizes and millimeter widths. This band may also be also available in other metal types such as gold, platinum, titanium, sterling silver, stainless steel and rubber. This 14k two tone gold ring makes a great addition to any jewelry collection and can be worn on different occasions. The total metal weight of this ring is 6.10 grams. This ring is part of our platinum & gold bands collection of jewelry.
7 Questions To Ask Before You Marry 2007-11-09 13:54:25 “Marriage is still very sacred to many and there is still a hint of religious morals that will affect the person’s thoughts on marriage. You should know that getting married is more than just a piece of paper; it is the beginning of a new life.
Marriage is something that you will not just be able to toss away, although, divorce now is more popular than marriage. When you agree to marry someone who are agreeing to share your life with them, it is very important to understand that marriage is more than just love. It is waking up every day to the same person and not feeling one bit different about them. It is about unconditional love.
There are some questions that you will want to ask yourself before you marry.
1) Ask yourself why you want to get married.
There is always reason other than love that one would want to get married. You have to be open to yourself and to your partner about the real reason why you may want to take the plunge. Some people feel that it is their duty. Read more:Marry
Latest News in Weddings and Marriage - Nov 9, 2007 2007-11-09 12:43:26 Chad Varah
Times Online - His church remained a favourite venue for weddings: among others, he married Major Ron Ferguson to his second wife, and Sarah … Varah himself, throughout his long marriage to Susan, the mother to their five children and a world president of the Mothers …
Lilly - Matteson
Daily Star - Abigail Austin Matteson and James Sergio Lilly were united in marriage July 7 at Zion Episcopal Church in Morris. The bride is … More from the Weddings
/Engagements section Singer - Perry Lilly - Matteson Trask - Ryder Polak - Sperano Monberg - LaFrance
Happy ever after?
Guardian Unlimited - Pride and Prejudice isn’t the only Jane Austen novel to end with a happy marriage. All six do, and readers tend … At the end of Four Weddings and a Funeral, for instance, Charles and Carrie vow never to marry, and there were no proposals …
The unflappable Brit approach to Latin steam
Globe and Mail - When you consider Newell’s previous directorial
Should I Have A Prenuptial Agreement Before We Get Married? 2007-11-07 13:52:24 “Well, that’s a good question! Only you can decide whether or not this will work for your particular circumstances.
Robert is engaged to Janet. They’re planning on getting married in a few months. Janet has several pieces of property, numerous investment accounts and is worth millions of dollars. She’s been dating Robert for almost five years prior to his proposal of marriage. She’s decided that she wants a prenuptial agreement prior to marrying Robert, but, is unsure how to tell him. Janet doesn’t want to hurt Robert’s feelings, but she knows that she should protect herself prior to marriage.
Ginger and William are getting married early next year. They’ve been dating for six months. William owns several businesses, properties and other investments. His net worth is two billion dollars.
He loves Ginger with all his heart and trusts her. William has told his attorney to start working on preparing a prenuptial agreement for him and Ginger. He has been trying to figure Read more:Agreement
Latest News in Weddings and Marriage - Nov 16, 2007 2007-11-16 07:44:37 For Young Libyans, Old-Style Marriage Is a Dream Too Far
Washington Post - Two brothers celebrate their weddings at a hall in Tripoli. Libya’s marriage rate is falling as unemployment and scarce housing undercut the traditional expectation that a young man will provide his bride with a house and a large dowry. (By Nora …
100 angry brides file class-action suit against venue
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - Women who had planned weddings at the Ivy House Gardens in Inglewood filed a class-action lawsuit on Nov. 8 against the venue … That’s not the way we wanted to start a marriage.” airan.scruby@sgvn.com (562) 698-0955, Ext. 3029
50th anniversary celebrated
Red Bluff Daily News - … than 100 guests from near and far joined the Lindemann Family as Rodney and Lou Ann Lindemann celebrated 50 years of marriage … included entrance and dinner music from the original ceremony as well as music from other close family members’ weddings. A …
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For Exotic Honeymoon Locations Honeymoon in the Caribbean 2007-11-15 14:11:56 A honeymoon is the traditional post-marriage trip taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage and ease away the stress that can accumulate in the months before the ceremony. Most often taken in exotic, secluded and out-of-the-way locations, what better place to take a honeymoon than in the therapeutic waters and lush islands of the Caribbean
?
Guana Island
Guana Island is a beautiful place to have a Caribbean honeymoon. The entire island is privately owned and usually no more than 32 guests are allowed on the island at any given time. Accommodations tend to be available from early November to late August where you would be lodging in one of their handsome hilltop cottages that over-look the cerulean sea.
The North Beach Cottage offers more private accommodations and boasts its own kitchen, living room, several terraces and a private saltwater pool. During your romantic getaway you can enjoy tennis, the use of small, personal sailboats, windsurfing equipment, snorkeling gear, or simpl Read more:Honeymoon
How Do You Know When It’s Time To Get Married? 2007-11-14 21:59:18 You’ve done everything it takes to get your own game together, and you’ve been a man or woman who deserves what you want for sometime now. In fact, you’ve found a partner as terrific as you are, and the question has inevitably surfaced: Is it time to ‘pop the question’ around here?
I believe a lot of us really have not spent enough time ruminating upon what it really takes to consider a decision to make marriage plans. And make no mistake, my friends, this is the kind of thought that should go on long before you are ever in the position to actually act upon what you think and / or feel.
Indeed, getting engaged should never be a ‘knee-jerk’ decision. In fact, nothing involving ‘jerks’ of any kind should ever be a consideration.
So whether you are in a serious relationship right now or not, let’s consider the top ten signs to look for when considering marriage:
1) You are attracted to each other
First, you absolutely, positi
Selecting Bridesmaid Jewelry Sets For Your Bridal Party 2007-11-13 20:14:52 By Denise Sanger
The best thing about giving your bridal party jewelry sets as bridesmaids’ gifts for the wedding is that it not only looks fantastic the day of your wedding, but it can be worn again. If you choose the jewelry with your bridal party in mind, you are sure to select a gift the bridesmaids will appreciate.
Let’s look at the many options available today for bridal jewelry starting with crystal jewelry sets. Crystals come in a rainbow of colors. Selecting a crystal bridal jewelry set allows you to match the jewelry to your wedding scheme color. For example, are your colors chocolate brown and pink and your bridal party is wearing chocolate brown? A pale pink crystal jewelry set will beautifully accent the chocolate brown bridesmaid dress but is also now considered a neutral color and can be worn with everyday outfits.
Keep in mind that if you do select a color crystal jewelry set, you don’t have to match your wedding color. Selecting a lovely ivory or champagne Read more:Bridesmaid
, Jewelry
, Bridal
, Party
Your Hair, Your Wedding Day 2007-11-13 00:27:23 Neat and insightful article about wedding hair do’s.
Featured at AboutToGetMarried.com
By Mike Jones
Wedding Day Hair Styles: A Top 10 Checklist
The big day is fast approaching, and the energy of the moment sweeps you up. But does it carry your hair along too? Use the following checklist to ensure your wedding day hair is everything you dream it will be:
1. Which stylist? Make bookings for consultations with more than one stylist well in advance and decide on the one you feel most comfortable with. You should be able to express your likes and dislikes without feeling awkward.
2. Long hair, shoulder length, or short hair? It is important to consult with your stylist well in advance and make a decision. Long hair obviously gives the stylist much freedom for creativity but a skilled stylist can also work well with medium and short styles. Be sure to choose a length that fits with your personality and style.
3. Have your hair compliment your wedding dress. This can be done by both st
Tips for Choosing your Wedding Venue 2007-11-12 23:39:25 In his article ‘Tips for Picking a Wedding Venue
’, writer Sam Smith points out:
“Picking the perfect wedding venue is an important part of planning your wedding and one that should not be taken lightly. The venue of the wedding will be a large factor in determining your them and decorations and it should therefore be done carefully. Some things to consider when picking a wedding venue are list below
Trust
First and foremost you want to trust your instincts when picking a wedding venue. It pays to take time and visit as many different venues as possible. Check in your local phone book or on the web and create a list of potential candidates. Then make arrangements to visit the sites with your fianc�e ahead of time. It can help to keep a list of the venues that you visit and jot down a few notes about each one. This will help jog your memory after you have visited 10 or 15 sites it can become difficult to remember each one.
While you are visiting the wedding venue mak