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Delegate: Enlist Your Friends 2008-05-27 17:44:00 On the day of your wedding, you will be too busy actually getting married to keep track of every detail or handle important tasks yourself. You need to delegate, and you should have plenty of people willing to help out. Here are just a few assignments for your helpers: Task Delegate to Hand out corsages or other flowers; help pinning boutonnieres. Read more:Friends
Delegate: Don't be the Bride with Clipboard 2008-05-27 17:39:00 Delegate. Delegate. Delegate. Remember that however involved you have been in the planning, when the day of your wedding dawns, you do not want to be the bride with the clipboard. The busiest churches and temples often provide brides with someone they have hired and trained to handle logistics. Hotels have banquet managers who supervise food service and some of what happens in the rooms they are r Read more:Bride
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Mapping Out Wedding Day Logistics 2008-05-27 17:31:00 One or two weeks before the date, sit down and do a realistic schedule for the big day. You may give this to others, so include such obvious details as the wedding's and reception's specific starting times.Begin in the morning, and follow events throughout the day. Think about the role of all service providers and write them into the schedule. Every vendor should be in the schedule, which is reall Read more:Mapping
Plan Ahead for Your Wedding Day 2008-05-27 17:26:00 Plan ahead and know the answers to these questions before the big day. Where will you get dressed? Your plan... What, exactly -- down to the last accessory -- will you wear? Don't forget comfy shoes and an extra pair of pantyhose. What personal things will you need? Remember lipstick, comb and one index card with a very short list of important things not to forget. As
Wedding Day: Set The Right Tone 2008-05-27 17:21:00 More than anything, make sure you approach the big day with the right attitude. Remember, you are marrying the one you love and believe the day you have planned will reflect all that you feel. The bride's mood sets the tone for the whole day. Here are some tips for starting out right: Make preliminary plans for the morning. Allow enough time to start things off so that you Read more:Right
Wedding Day Basic Guidelines 2008-05-27 17:19:00 How can you plan ahead so that you enjoy and cherish your big day? Ideas range from the practical (plan ahead, delegate), to the philosophical (relax, remember what really matters). Ready? Take a deep breath and check out our game plan to help you through the big day. Here are seven basic guidelines to help you enjoy your wedding day. 1. Plan ahead. What actually occurs on your wedding day has e Read more:Basic
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Wedding Packages vs. Pay-As-You-Go 2008-05-27 17:17:00 No matter how you look at it, honeymoons have to be planned some time in advance. Depending on what your dream honeymoon is and how much time and energy you can spare to plan it, you can choose between all-inclusive packages and pay-as-you-go vacations that you design. All-inclusive packages are one price, including all of the accommodations and events. You just need to decide what amount you are Read more:Packages
Alternative Honeymoon Destination 2008-05-27 17:14:00 The stereotypical image of a honeymoon includes sandy beaches, warm sun and a whole lot of nothin' goin' on. After the stress of the wedding, that's what many couples need. But if lounging at a resort is not your ideal vacation, there are still plenty of other options to fit all budgets. Here's our list of 10 unique ideas. Stay in town and do all the fun things you never have time to do. Take a dr Read more:Alternative
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Honeymoon 101: Basics 2008-05-27 17:11:00 In the dark depths of your wedding planning process, here's a mantra we suggest you adopt: "There's always the honeymoon." To make your honeymoon planning as stress-free as possible, take a look at our tips and suggestions for where -- and how -- to travel. Honeymoon
. It represents the idyllic time spent with your spouse, ensconced in your newly married life. And it has the most ridiculous name. W Read more:Basics
Non-Traditional Wedding Gift Ideas 2008-05-27 17:08:00 When I married, my mother insisted I register for sterling silver. I did. We got one silver teaspoon. It doesn't exactly blend on the dinner table with my stainless-steel table settings. What's my point? Traditional
registry items are not your only options -- and may not be popular with your gift givers, either. Couples today are registering at stores that cater to their hobbies and interes
Traditional Registry Items 2008-05-27 17:06:00 In theory, wedding gifts are supposed to help a young couple establish a new home together. Traditional
wedding gifts tend to be practical and home-oriented. The most popular traditional gifts include: Formal china Everyday china Silverware Formal crystal Everyday glassware Linens Ap Read more:Items
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Wedding Gift Registry 101: Basics 2008-05-27 17:04:00 Registering for wedding presents sounds like winning a free shopping spree at your favorite store. How could something that fun be stressful? Well, after you've been shopping for dresses, caterers, invitations and all the rest, even compiling a wish-list of wedding gifts can be a burden. Why bother? The modern bridal registry was born out of frustration at a china store at the turn of the century Read more:Basics
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Mail Order Wedding Invitations 2008-05-27 17:00:00 More than 20 companies have sprung up in recent years to offer wedding invitations via mail. Here's a rundown on how they work. First, you have to call a 1-800 number and wait two to four weeks for the catalog to arrive. Then, you make your selections from the glossy, four-color catalog, which has pictures of invitations, accessories and generic etiquette/wording advice. Most catalogs come with a Read more:Invitations
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National Wedding Invitation Providers 2008-05-27 16:58:00 More than 500 companies print invitations. Here's a look at some of the best-known national brands that you should be able to find at your local printer or stationer.William ArthurThis collection of thermographed invitations offers a sophisticated and classic look for brides who want an alternative to the plain, traditional invitation. With a variety of unique type styles and card-type designs, Ar Read more:Invitation
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Invitations: Staing Within Your Budget 2008-05-27 16:53:00 The wedding invitation sets the tone for your wedding. It's the first impression your guests will get of the upcoming event.Unfortunately, wedding invitations are also a perfect example of how spending on nuptials can take on a life of its own. At first blush, this topic looks like small change. How much can a few invitations, envelopes and stamps cost, anyway?Glance through any invitation catalog Read more:Invitations
Wedding Invitation Examples (Picture) 2008-05-27 16:51:00 Wedding invitations vary, based on who is sending them out: Bride's parents, Bride's mother, remarried, The couple, Divorced parents, Remarried parents, Other relatives, Contemporary textA standard invitation issued by the bride's parents would read: Mr. and Mrs. James Joseph Miller request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Diane Read more:Examples
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Invitation Etiquette 2008-05-27 16:29:00 One of the biggest etiquette problems arises when a couple wants to include a deceased parent's name on the invitation. This is a no-no. Think about it: The person whose name is on the invitation is at least figuratively hosting the party. How can a deceased person invite anyone to anything, let alone pay for the wedding? This does not mean that a deceased parent cannot be mentioned during the wed Read more:Etiquette
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Wedding Invitation-writing 101: Basics 2008-05-27 16:26:00 Your wedding invitations are one of the last details you will consider, but they are the first thing your guests will see. They also are one of the big etiquette land mines lying in wait for you -- and they can be a big expense. But before you throw in your calligraphy pen and resolve to e-mail your invites, take heart. Our wedding expert will walk you through the whole process.The first fearsome Read more:Basics
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Unique Bouquet Ideas and Flowers for Men 2008-05-27 16:13:00 Even if you are an expert on potted plants or flowering shrubs, you probably don't have much daily contact with bouquets and boutonnieres. Don't worry: We've illustrated and explained the four most popular types of bouquets, plus collected some great ideas for unique and unusual bouquets. And, lest the men feel neglected, we've also included details about wedding flowers for men.The bride's flower Read more:Bouquet
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Choosing a Site and Look 2008-05-27 16:08:00 Beautiful surroundings and decorations are part of most brides' wedding fantasies. Your wedding and celebration sites have more decorative impact than any other choice. Sites Here are a few of today's most common site selections: Your own home or apartment, or that of a family member or friend Sumptuous private mansions Gracious country clubs City-, county- or town-maintained parks and clubhouses
Flowers & Decor 101: Basics 2008-05-27 16:00:00 Whether you can name the most exotic hybrids or are hard-pressed to identify a daisy, the money-saving tips and decorating ideas in this section can help you take control of the look and feel of your wedding. Who knows? If you use these hints, you may have time to stop and smell the roses (or calla lilies, or alstroemeria, or statice ...) along the grueling path of wedding planning.According to ou Read more:Basics
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Videography Shopping Strategies 2008-05-27 15:58:00 With the soaring cost of professional wedding videos, it helps to keep in mind a few money-saving tips. Here's a wrap-up: Ask for any "ceremony-only" discounts.Many professional videographers offer discounted "ceremony-only" packages that cost 40 percent to 60 percent less than complete packages. For the reception, consider asking friends and relatives to bring their video cameras to shoot footage Read more:Shopping
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Question to Ask a Videographer 2008-05-27 15:55:00 Once you have covered the basic questions -- are you available for my wedding date and do you fit in my budget -- there are eight more questions you should ask a prospective videographer. 1. Will you attend the rehearsal? Are you familiar with my ceremony/reception site? These are critical questions because the videographer must determine the best angle, lighting options and sound needs for your w Read more:Question
Wedding Must-Have Shots 2008-05-27 15:52:00 Your wedding photographs and videos will be the most tangible reminder of your wedding day. Because every couple has a different list of what they consider the "must-have" shots, give the photographer a list of pictures you want to make sure you have (and, on the wedding day, bring a copy of your own in case the photographer forgets). This list can save you money by eliminating pictures you don't
Choosing a Photographer 2008-05-27 15:50:00 The main choice you have to make in selecting a photographer is the choice between a photo-journalist who tries to capture events as they happen and the traditional wedding photographer who views your wedding as a series of photo opportunities to be staged. Your decision will come down to this: How many candids you want, along with the posed shots of family and friends and the wedding party? Here Read more:Photographer
Ten Slimming Tips And Eight Sneaky Ways To Hide Pounds! 2008-10-22 13:12:00 Here is some advice to anyone who may be a pound or two (or three) heavier than she would like to be for her special day.Remember to consult your physician before going on ANY diet or ANY work-out program. Ask your physician the right daily caloric intake for your specific size - then do it !COUNT CALORIES: the American Medical Association suggests that fat be no more than 30% of your daily intake Read more:Eight
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How to pick the right diamond and right wedding rings. 2008-10-22 12:50:00 First pick the right jeweler! Weddings today are far different from the ceremonies that took place some 500 years ago, but there are at least two ancient traditions that have stood the test of time, the giving of a token of commitment (today's engagement ring) and the exchange of the wedding
bands.One of the larger purchases of a lifetime may be your engagement ring. Before the engagement ring is Read more:diamond
Wedding Coordinators And Planning Consultants 2008-10-22 12:48:00 Planning for a wedding or similar special event is often very time consuming and usually can be an extremely hectic process. For most people this is a first time event and many of these first timers just don't know how to go about finding the resources of dependable and reliable professionals. Quite often many first timers don't even realize that professional help is available!A Wedding Consultant Read more:Consultants
Choosing The Right Wine For Your Wedding Reception 2008-10-22 12:03:00 Choosing the right wine for your reception doesn't have to be scary. You don't have to be a wine expert to make good choices. A good tasting wine can elevate the food at your reception and it doesn't have to be as expensive as you might think.I would estimate 95% of all receptions and rehearsal dinners that I have coordinated have only served wine, champagne, and beer. Hard liquor has typically be Read more:Reception
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You Can Plan Elegant Stylish Wedding Within Any Budget. 2008-10-22 10:57:00 Have you ever been to an all out social shindig, a gala event (or perhaps even a wedding reception) where you just knew that the host and hostess (or perhaps father and bride?) must have just found buried treasure - or won the lottery - or struck oil in their backyard - or broke into Fort Knox - or something - to pay for it all?Not only did they have the finest wines and champagne but the tea for Read more:Elegant
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