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Choosing Your Bridal Hairstyle
Wednesday, April 5th, 2006Are you confused when it comes to choosing the perfect wedding hairstyle for you? Have you thumbed through endless bridal magazines, only to find yourself even more perplexed and overwhelmed with ideas?
Wedding Ideas for Brides: 5 Ways To Capture Your Wedding Memories Forever
Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 As far back as a girl can remember, she dreams of her wedding day. She imagines - to every last detail - things like: what type of wedding dress she will wear, what color the bridesmaids"™ dresses will be and even more importantly, who that perfect man will be who becomes her husband.
Hosting a Co-Ed Wedding Shower
Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 In recent years, there's been a trend to host showers including men and women, to honor both the bride and the groom. Beverly Clark, in her book, Showers, offers numerous suggestions for a co-ed wedding shower.
Can My Mother Be My Maid of Honor?
Monday, April 3rd, 2006It’s not very traditional for a mother to be in a maid-of-honor. But I’ve been thinking of having my mom as my maid-of-honor, because she’s literally my best friend and she has always been there with advice and a caring heart.
Going to a Bridal Shower? Here’s What to Wear
Thursday, March 30th, 2006 So far, a bridal shower might be the only life event not yet associated with a certain kind of attire. But isn't it time for this change? After all, someone's probably spent a lot of time planning the shower around the perfect theme, so why not coordinate your outfit to match?
Hosting a Victorian Tea Bridal Shower
Monday, March 27th, 2006 When I think of a bridal shower, I get the image of a very elegant event. And little is more elegant than an afternoon Victorian tea. This is a wonderful way to honor the bride-to-be amid luxurious surroundings.
Bridal Shower Etiquette — Can You Have More Than One?
Monday, March 27th, 2006 One of today’s most frequent questions concerning showers is, “can you have more than one?” Traditionally the answer was no, but the answer is changing.
10 Tips for the Ultimate Wedding Reception
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006 The experts at California DJs know all the secret elements - and the "not-so-secret" ones too "“ to help you plan the ultimate wedding reception that's perfectly you! Use these 10 essential elements to create the perfect day for you and your guests.
Why Brides Don’t Know What Wedding Favors to Buy
Tuesday, March 21st, 2006 Many brides find themselves a little frustrated when it's time to choose the wedding favors. They aren't sure when to order them, and they aren't sure what to get.
Like the Perfect Man, a Great Winter Wedding Dress is Hard to Find
Thursday, March 16th, 2006 It seemed easy enough — book the venue, choose the flowers (poinsettas, of course), and find the gown to set off your glittering wintertime wedding. But when it comes time to buy, brides find their choices are few. Here's how to be the fairest ice princess of them all.
Tropical Wedding Favors
Sunday, March 12th, 2006 You know you're going to have a wedding that evokes the tropics. Maybe it will take place in the Caribbean or Hawaii. Maybe it will take place in your own backyard (complete with a pig roast), or a local banquet hall (outfitted with real palm trees draped with magical twinkle lights).
Pull Off a Hawaiian Luau Wedding Reception Anywhere — With Ease
Monday, March 6th, 2006 With a little creative decorating, any backyard or banquet hall can be turned into a virtual Hawaii destination.
Save Money By Giving Flower Seeds As Wedding Favors
Wednesday, March 1st, 2006 Using seed packets for wedding favors is a lovely idea, and very cost effective as well. You can present your wedding guests with seeds for annual flowers, perennials, trees, shrubs or even houseplants. The options are practically limitless.
The Order of Events at Your Wedding Reception
Wednesday, March 1st, 2006 Typically, a wedding reception follows a standard format — one that includes plenty of stages to keep track of. Here are the most common elements, with a brief description of each.
The Rehearsal Dinner — It’s Your Party (To Plan if You Want To)
Saturday, February 25th, 2006 It's the day before the big event. You've got twenty-four hours (or less) to go. So do you want to spend the night before your wedding all amped up like a high school junior before the SAT? Or do you want to shrug your shoulders and spend this time eating, drinking and making merry with your wedding party and family?
A Guide to Fall Wedding Flowers
Thursday, February 16th, 2006 Once upon a time, the marriage season hit its height in June, and wound down quickly after. But lately, plenty of brides have come to see the charms of a September or October wedding, with all its New England splendor. And with all this enthusiasm comes some beautiful trends in bouquets.
How to Have Lovely Locks When Your Big Day Arrives
Thursday, February 16th, 2006 When it comes your hair, it's good to prepare for your wedding early. Not so you can grow your hair out to Rapunzel lengths when you normally sport a short, sharp bob ... but so you can get your hair into shape.
Unity Sand Ceremony – A Hot, New Wedding Trend
Thursday, February 16th, 2006 The Unity Sand Ceremony, a celebration that's usually two to three minutes in length, is a powerful new way to symbolize the meaningful joining of two lives.
Top 10 Wedding Makeup Mistakes
Saturday, February 11th, 2006When getting ready for weddings, many women think the bigger the event, the bigger the makeup. Well not so. Below is a list of the most common mishaps innocently played out at the hands of excited event-goers.
