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Wedding Reception Timeline

27 December 2010

The wedding is the cake; the reception is the icing. This is really when you and your friends and family celebrate your special day. Try to keep a few things in mind when laying out your wedding reception timeline. Traditions are formed over many years and generations. They trigger memories, they pay homage to people [...]

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How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Dress

04 January 2010

Congratulations, bride-to-be, on your engagement! As you begin your journey towards becoming husband and wife, close your eyes and envision how you want to look on your wedding day. Long traditional bridal gown with cascading train? Knee-length strapless dress with short silk veil? Every little girl dreams about getting married someday and walking down the [...]

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Do’s And Don’ts For Planning For Wedding Reception

03 January 2010

DO: Book your reception site/ hall as soon as possible, ideally within several weeks after getting engaged and selecting your wedding date. DO: Go together as bride and groom to various possible reception sites. Arrange meetings with a representative from each location. Ask about pricing, special features and amenities. Inquire about sample menus if the [...]

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Why Choose A Destination Wedding?

03 January 2010

Many girls dream of someday meeting their Prince Charming and enjoying a fairy tale wedding. Destination weddings help make that dream become reality. Let's discuss the benefits of a destination wedding: (1) Holding your wedding ceremony and reception in an exotic location like Europe or the Caribbean provides a special vacation opportunity for both the [...]

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Saving Money On A Wedding Cake

01 January 2010

Wedding cakes have evolved from simple symbolisms of dominance and being joined together to an elaborate fantasy that can cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. Wedding cake prices are determined by how many slices, or servings, will be required, so the more slices (or the larger the cake), the higher the cost. According to [...]

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Wedding Planning For Two: 11 Ways To Get The Groom Involved

31 December 2009

Now you are a happily engaged couple, planning the wedding of your dreams. Traditionally, the bride has taken the most responsibility for planning the wedding ceremony and honeymoon. Thankfully, gender stereotypes are being challenged and more and more grooms are stepping up to the plate and helping to plan their weddings. The following lists some [...]

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Who Gets To Choose The Honeymoon Destination (Bride Or Groom)?

31 December 2009

Like everything else about your wedding, honeymoon destinations and length of time you spend will largely be determined by budget. You may have set the budget for the honeymoon at the same time as the wedding, or you may be budgeting it separately. Either way, there should be a budget and ultimately your decisions will [...]

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Do You Need To Hire A Wedding Planner?

30 December 2009

There is no hard-and-fast rule that says “under these circumstances, you need to hire a wedding planner.” It’s a very individual decision that depends on your lifestyle and your budget. The average wedding takes approximately 250 total hours of planning. After you’ve decided what kind of wedding you want and budgeted for your wedding expenses, [...]

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Planning Your Wedding: Setting Up A Budget First

30 December 2009

You're engaged. Now what? Unfortunately, your feet hit the ground and you now have to deal with the reality - and frequently not very fun - of planning your wedding. Before you even begin, it's important to know who will be paying for it. Traditionally, the bride's family pays for the lion's share of wedding [...]

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