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Enjoy Your Engagement

I see so many brides who get engaged and then jump right into planning the wedding. Relax! Enjoy the moment! You have plenty of time before you need to start planning anything so allow yourself a few weeks if not longer to just bask in the happiness and joy that you are feeling. How long

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Unveiling the Modern Bride

Not many brides are doing the veil thing any more and before you know veils will be the alternative style. But for now let’s see some wedding veil alternatives for the outside-the-box bride: The Birdcage Veil Plain Old Flowers The Wreath Feathers

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Creative Wedding Programs

Lately I have seen many couples trying out new ways to create a wedding program for the guests at their ceremony. I have seen programs in the form of a Broadway show playbill, fans, booklets, and even hanging in a little pouch on each chair. What unique programs have you seen at weddings?

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Save Money By Doing Your Own Hair

I have a hard time with the idea of a hairstyle that will last exactly 10 hours costing an amount large enough to take up a whole line in your wedding budget. Have you thought about doing your own hair, or finding a friend who is pretty good at following directions and asking them to

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All Shook Up…. Weddings Presley-Style

I am writing from Memphis, Tennessee , home of the Heartbreak Hotel! You know I couldn’t travel through here and not give you some information about how to get married in Memphis. Check out this website for more information about Graceland ‘s Chapel in the Woods and more ways to really Elvis it up! PS:

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Use Your Imagination on Pinterest

A few months ago one of the couples I met with for the first time brought their laptop to “show” me their wedding plans. And show me they did! Using a rad website called Pinterest as a sort of digital bulletin board, the couple selected dozens of pictures that they found inspirational from the Internet

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Making the Most of Post-Holiday Sales

If you are anything like me, you are always looking for a bargain. So against our better judgment we sign up to be on EVERY store email list possible. Lately we have been getting bombarded with emails about big deals being offered because the holidays are over… this is actually a great opportunities, oh betrothed

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Giving Thanks at Your Wedding

A wedding is not only a time to celebrate the relationship between you and your partner, it is a time to celebrate your family and friends. So be sure to express your gratitude for their support and love by adding a few small touches to your celebration: Include a note of thanks in your ceremony

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Make Your Own Favors: S’mores Kits!

Here’s a simple idea yet fun (and probably inexpensive) favor idea: s’mores kits. What could be more romantic than sharing a delicious s’more snack with someone you love? Search online for step-by-step instructions and material lists that will walk you through the process. Get crafty!