tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629000782052917802024-02-07T04:09:55.424-08:00Wedding LifeSubanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-15342172390352128362011-09-19T09:12:00.000-07:002011-09-19T09:12:11.916-07:00Tareq Salahi Files for Divorce from Runaway Wife Michaele<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/news/100628/salahi-240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tareq Salahi Files for Divorce from Runaway Wife Michaele" border="0" height="400" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/news/100628/salahi-240.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> The man known <i>primarily for gatecrashing</i> the <b>White House</b>, <b>Tareq Salahi</b>, has filed for divorce from his runaway wife Michaele, according to reports.<br />
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The filing comes after Tareq reported his wife – a former castmember on The Real Housewives of D.C. – missing to authorities.<br />
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But it turned out she was safe and sound with Journey guitarist Neal Schon in Tennessee, where the band has a gig with Foreigner.<br />
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Tareq claims the pair have humiliated him, going so far as to accuse Schon of sending him a photo of genitalia presumed to belong to the guitarist. He cites adultery and abandonment as the reason for the divorce, according to TMZ, which first reported the filing.<br />
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In the papers, Tareq reports that "the paramour [Neal] sent to my email account ... a email with an attachment of a penis."<br />
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"[Michaele] continually exposes our friends and acquaintances to her adulterous relationship and has flaunted the same throughout the community, the nation and indeed the world, and thus caused me to suffer great harm, humiliation and embarrassment," he adds.<br />
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Additionally, Tareq says he believes the pair have been in a romantic relationship "for a period of months" and reveals that he and his wife had signed a prenuptial agreement. </div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-11937719287990143722011-09-19T09:07:00.000-07:002011-09-19T09:07:32.392-07:00Brad Pitt on Kids, 'Taking Punches' with Angelina – And Why Playing a Vampire Sucks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2011/news/110926/brad-pitt-3-300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Brad Pitt on Kids, 'Taking Punches' with Angelina – And Why Playing a Vampire Sucks" border="0" height="400" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2011/news/110926/brad-pitt-3-300.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b> Brad Pitt</b> doesn't care how popular vampires have become – he wasn't all that thrilled to be playing one.<br />
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"I am miserable," he tells Entertainment Weekly of his appearance in 1994's Interview With the Vampire. "Six months in the f---ing dark … contact lenses, makeup, I'm playing the bitch role."<br />
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Pitt, 47, shares plenty more candid thoughts on his life and his many movies (his latest, Moneyball, opens Sept. 23) in the magazine's cover story this week. Among the revelations:<br />
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<i>On the Twilight phenomenon:</i><br />
"I don't know enough about it, really. Listen, because of my kids, I see only movies for 10 and under. I've seen them all, and I've seen them 10 times over."<br />
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On actors secretly loving being named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive<br />
"Well, they're not saying you're the Biggest A--hole, you know? When you get older, you realize it's just for fun. Clooney and I were able to have fun with it later."<br />
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On acting with one of PEOPLE's Most Beautiful, Julia Roberts, in The Mexican<br />
"I love her. She's so articulate and witty and vivacious – everything I'm not."<br />
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On feeling protective of Angelina when she was criticized for The Tourist<br />
"Listen, man, if we're that shallow-skinned, we shouldn't be in here. We're used to being in the ring and taking some punches."<br />
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On being mentioned in the song "Billionaire" in the lyrics, "probably pull an Angelina and Brad Pitt/And adopt a bunch of babies that ain't never had s---"<br />
"That's sweet. It's just unfortunate that my name rhymes with s---."</div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-55547037125209017882011-09-02T07:08:00.000-07:002011-09-02T07:08:00.214-07:00Dean Sheremet Is Married<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/news/101129/dean-sheremet-240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dean Sheremet sexy Is Married" border="0" height="400" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/news/101129/dean-sheremet-240.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div align="justify"><b> </b><b>Dean Sheremet</b> is once again a married man. <br />
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The dancer-turned chef and food blogger, who was married to singer <b>LeAnn Rimes</b> for seven years, tied the knot with his fiancée, photographer Sarah Silver. <br />
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On Sheremet's blog, he posted a video of the newlyweds stepping out of a City Clerk's office. Sheremet, 30, is wearing a gray suit with no tie and his bride, 35, is in a short, one-shoulder red dress, holding a bouquet of flowers. The couple share a passionate kiss before stepping down the stairs and approaching the camera. <br />
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"Happy happy day," the blog post reads. <br />
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In another post, Silver is seen holding a camera. "Taking photos at her own wedding! She can't help herself," the post reads. <br />
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<u>Sheremet</u>, who is a chef at Nougatine at Jean-Georges in New York City, and Silver became engaged in November of last year.</div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-4934761378989482422011-08-31T18:25:00.000-07:002011-08-31T18:25:41.673-07:00'There's no wedding, I'm not pregnant or adopting (at the moment)': Angelina Jolie sets the record straight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/08/30/article-2031736-0D88C04300000578-172_468x725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'There's no wedding, I'm not pregnant or adopting (at the moment)': Angelina Jolie sets the record straight" border="0" height="400" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/08/30/article-2031736-0D88C04300000578-172_468x725.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div align="justify"> Since the inception of 'Brangelina' in 2005, the couple have been at the centre of a string of wild rumours.<br />
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And despite having a large brood of six children - both biological and adopted - <b>Angelina Jolie</b> insists they aren't planning on having any more... just yet anyway.<br />
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In a new interview, the 36-year-old laughed off speculation she was planning to marry <b>Brad Pitt</b> or was pregnant.<br />
Since meeting on the set of Mr & Mrs Smith - while Pitt was still married to ex-wife Jennifer Aniston - rumours have dogged the couple they will tie the knot.<br />
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But they have always insisted they would not marry until people of different sexual orientation were also free to wed.<br />
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And despite recent speculation they had changed their mind, Jolie insists there's no nuptials planning.<br />
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She tells the October issue of Vanity Fair magazine: 'There is no secret wedding... I’m not pregnant. I’m not adopting at the moment.'<br />
In the interview, she reveals her fears of writing the screenplay for her directional debut In The Land Of Blood And Honey.<br />
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She admits she regularly sought advice from Pitt, but admitted their close relationship meant he wasn't a 'fair judge'.<br />
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She said: 'He’d come in and say what he liked or what he didn’t understand. Like any woman, I would listen to most of it and fight a few things.<br />
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'He’s been so supportive. But it’s hard to separate the person that loves you from the critic, so I don’t think he’s a fair judge.'<br />
Jolie admitted she wrote the script about a love story set amongst a backdrop of the Bosnian War when she was suffering from the flu.<br />
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Having quarantined herself away from her children in the attic, she recalled: 'I was in the attic of a house in France. I was isolated, pacing. I don’t watch TV and I wasn’t reading anything. So I started writing. I went from the beginning to the end. I didn’t know any other way.'<br />
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Jolie didn't originally intend to direct it, but was so proud of her script, she couldn't bring herself to let someone attempt to project her vision of the story.<br />
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She explained: 'I’ve never felt more exposed. My whole career, I’ve hidden behind other people’s words.<br />
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'Now it’s me talking. You feel ridiculous when you get something wrong.'<br />
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The full interview with Jolie is in the October issue of Vanity Fair magazine, on sale in the U.S. on September 1.</div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-65175806487404596632011-08-31T18:21:00.000-07:002011-08-31T18:21:48.334-07:00Tara Reid’s whirlwind Greek wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wedding-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tara-reid-zack-kehayov-wedding-300x211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tara Reid’s sexy whirlwind Greek wedding" border="0" height="281" src="http://www.wedding-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tara-reid-zack-kehayov-wedding-300x211.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify"><b> </b><b>American Pie actress Tara Reid</b> shocked fans this weekend with what is possibly one of the shortest engagements ever.<br />
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The 32-year-old actress took to her Twitter account to announce the news that she had just got engaged, only to return to the micro blogging site a few hours later to reveal she had tied the knot while on holiday writing “just got married in Greece, I love being a wife.”<br />
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However there was some confusion over the identity of the groom, with reports hitting the press claiming the blonde had married her former boyfriend, Danish businessman Michael Lillelund.<br />
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A bewildered Lillelund denied he was the new husband of Tara, saying the couple had split in February and were definitely not married. Luckily the American Pie actress also came out to clarify the situation, writing on Twitter on Monday that she’d married new boyfriend, Zack Kehayov.<br />
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Since the nuptials images have surfaced of the bride and groom both dressed casually at sunset on their wedding day. Tara is seen carrying a white bouquet and wearing a stomach baring t-shirt, while her new husband is dressed in white linen.<br />
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Tara also shared a picture of her new diamond encrusted engagement ring and wedding ring on her Twitter blog this weekend.<br />
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It is expected that the newlyweds will remain in Greece to enjoy their honeymoon on the Greek island of Santorini following their impromptu wedding.</div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-48973074914556852252011-08-31T18:11:00.000-07:002011-08-31T18:11:41.414-07:00Lady Gaga’s plan to invite fans to her wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wedding-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lady-gaga-luc-carl-300x225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lady Gaga’s plan to invite fans to her wedding" border="0" height="300" src="http://www.wedding-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lady-gaga-luc-carl-300x225.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify"> According to recent press reports, <b>American songstress Lady Gaga </b>is <i>planning to marry</i> her on/off boyfriend, Luc Carl, and the good news is, you could be invited.<br />
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A source close to the singer has revealed Gaga is hatching a plan to marry barman Luc in a ceremony at an 18,000 capacity area in her beau’s hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. The kooky star is planning to fill the huge venue with her fans so they can join her on her special day.<br />
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It’s believed the New York born singer is planning to hold a ticket lottery with fans putting their names forward to win a prized ticket to the on stage wedding at the CenturyLink Center in Nebraska. The Bad Romance singer played a gig at the arena on St Patricks Day this year, and was so taken with the venue, she’s decided to get married there.<br />
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The wedding will be true Gaga style with over a dozen bridesmaids, and a spectacular event featuring trapeze artists, fireworks, and a laser light show. The 25-year-old loves to put on an amazing display at her music concerts, so we are willing to bet Lady Gaga will pull out all of the stops to make her arena wedding a show to end all shows.<br />
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However Lady Gaga is yet to confirm the wedding news, and the reports have come from a source, and not the lady herself.<br />
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Lady Gaga first met Luc Carl in 2005 before she found fame. The pair have been seeing each other on and off since meeting in New York six years ago. It’s understood Gaga’s latest single, You and I, is a nod to her relationship with Luc as the video show her trekking across the US from New York to Nebraska for her man.</div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-47769838580835781972011-08-31T17:56:00.000-07:002011-08-31T17:56:21.666-07:00Jessie Wallace cancels wedding with hours to spare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wedding-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Jessice-Wallace-Vincent-Morse-300x213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jessie Wallace sexy cancels wedding with hours to spare" border="0" height="284" src="http://www.wedding-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Jessice-Wallace-Vincent-Morse-300x213.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div align="justify">In a turn of events worthy of an Eastender’s script, soap star <b>Jessie Wallace</b> called off her <b>wedding</b> to catering boss Vince Morse hours before the nuptials were due to take place at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond. A number of guests who hadn’t been contacted in time had to be turned away from the venue when they arrived, oblivious to the drama which had unfolded.<br />
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The Eastenders actress had reportedly been planning to jilt her groom at the later after discovering he’d sent explicit message to an ex partner in the run up to their big day. However the 39-year-old decided to cancel the wedding outright instead of going through with her plan to stand up 50-year-old Morse.<br />
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The lavish wedding was said to have cost £300,000 with couple also signed up with a glossy magazine for a full spread of the big day.<br />
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The mother-of-one has since threatened her now ex-fiancé with the police after he bombarded her with phone calls and messages in a desperate attempt to win her back. However Jessie wants to sever all ties with the catering company boss after the recent events.<br />
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Another row has also reportedly broken out between the former love birds over who gets the items from the wedding that never was. Both the bride and groom are arguing over who should get the £18,000 worth of champagne, while Jessie has already taken delivery of the mountain of cupcakes and £3,500 worth of flowers which should have been used for the wedding.</div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-66388572017563645912011-08-27T08:48:00.000-07:002011-08-27T08:48:03.300-07:00Kendall Jenner: I Didn't Upstage Kim Kardashian at Her Wedding!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cms.jakartapress.com/files/news/201108/kim-kardashian-wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kim Kardashian sexy wedding" border="0" height="400" src="http://cms.jakartapress.com/files/news/201108/kim-kardashian-wedding.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b> Kendall Jenner</b> didn't pull a<b> Pippa Middleton</b>!<br />
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<b>Kim Kardashian's</b> little sister was a vision in ivory at the reality star's wedding to Kris Humphries, but the 15-year-old model had no intention of upstaging the bride!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.olivecocomag.com/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-wedding-cover-people-magazine-20112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kim Kardashian sexy wedding" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.olivecocomag.com/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-wedding-cover-people-magazine-20112.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian's best white-hot looks<br />
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"Kim was very confident in herself," Jenner told Us Weekly Thursday in L.A at an a event for National School Spirit Week supported by Varsity. "You could definitely tell because she put us all in those amazing dresses."<br />
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Kardashian, 30, picked out all of her bridesmaids' Vera Wang gowns. "She did an amazing job, and I felt really good in my dress," Jenner told Us. "I loved it." <br />
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So just what does Jenner plan to do with the tight, sexy gown she wore on Saturday? "We'll just frame it or something and hang it up on my wall," she joked.<br />
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VIDEO: Kendall and Kim argue over modeling<br />
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Although some have criticized Jenner's sexy swimwear shoots and more grownup-looking modeling gigs, the teen doesn't think there's any need to be concerned. "I'm almost 16 years old, and most models start off way younger than me," she said. "I did a photo shoot on a beach in a bikini and people went crazy. What do you expect me to be wearing on a beach?"<br />
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PHOTOS: Kendall, Kylie and the Kardashians vacation in Bora Bora<br />
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"People expect [my sister Kylie and I] to be little 10-year-old girls," she said. "Then we go to red carpets and we're wearing [dresses] and heels and people say, 'Oh, they're so old. They're growing up too fast.' [But] I'm basically 16 years old!" </div><br />
Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-26825600251524346562011-08-19T08:04:00.000-07:002011-08-19T08:04:59.381-07:00Wedding Invitation Wording and Etiquette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddingnwedding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Should-I-Hire-a-Wedding-Planner1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding planning" border="0" height="300" src="http://www.weddingnwedding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Should-I-Hire-a-Wedding-Planner1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There are many questions on the best way to word <b>wedding invitations.</b> Everyone's family situation is different and it can be difficult to find the correct wording for your specific situation. I will include a couple common ways to word your invitations and then some more unique situations that require more thought.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.italianlakeswedding.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/lake-orta-wedding-planner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding planning" border="0" height="202" src="http://www.italianlakeswedding.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/lake-orta-wedding-planner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When wording wedding invitations it is always important to include the details of your wedding. This includes the couple's names, the location, and the time. Additional information such as the registry, reception details, directions, and RSVP instructions are usually included as inserts with the invitation itself. You can always make your invitation more unique by using specialized fonts for wedding invitations.<br />
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• For a more religious wedding invitation (recognizing the bride's family)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.reception-wedding.com/wedding%20planning%20guides.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding planning" border="0" height="213" src="http://www.reception-wedding.com/wedding%20planning%20guides.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hucul<br />
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request the honor of your presence<br />
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at the marriage of their daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
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Saturday, the twenty-sixth of March</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://careers.maxupdates.tv/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/7-Top-Tips-for-You-a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding planning" border="0" height="400" src="http://careers.maxupdates.tv/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/7-Top-Tips-for-You-a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Two thousand and eleven<br />
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At half past two in the afternoon<br />
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St. Peter's Church<br />
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6161 Chambersburg Road<br />
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Huber Heights, Ohio<br />
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Reception to follow<br />
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• For an informal wedding invitation (recognizing the bride's family)<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hucul<br />
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invite you to share in the celebration</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddingscenter.com/wedding-planning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding planning" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.weddingscenter.com/wedding-planning.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">of the marriage of their daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
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to<br />
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Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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Saturday, the twenty-sixth of March<br />
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Two thousand and eleven<br />
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At half past two in the afternoon<br />
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Cox Arboretum<br />
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Dayton, Ohio<br />
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Reception to follow<br />
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• For a more religious wedding invitation (recognizing both families)<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hucul<br />
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request the honor of your presence<br />
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at the marriage of their daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
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to<br />
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Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Johnson<br />
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Saturday, the twenty-sixth of March<br />
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Two thousand and eleven<br />
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At half past two in the afternoon<br />
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St. Peter's Church<br />
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6161 Chambersburg Road<br />
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Huber Heights, Ohio<br />
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Reception to follow<br />
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• For an informal wedding invitation (recognizing both families)<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hucul<br />
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invite you to share in the celebration<br />
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of the marriage of their daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
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to<br />
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Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Johnson<br />
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Saturday, the twenty-sixth of March<br />
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Two thousand and eleven<br />
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At half past two in the afternoon<br />
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Cox Arboretum<br />
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Dayton, Ohio<br />
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Reception to follow<br />
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• Optional way to include both families<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hucul &<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Alex Johnson<br />
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request the pleasure of your company<br />
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at the marriage of their children<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
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to<br />
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Michael Andrew<br />
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Saturday, the twenty-sixth of March<br />
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Two thousand and eleven<br />
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At half past two in the afternoon<br />
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Cox Arboretum<br />
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Dayton, Ohio<br />
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Reception to follow<br />
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• No parents included<br />
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You are invited to the celebration<br />
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of the beginning of our new life together<br />
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Jacqueline Ann Hucul<br />
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to<br />
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Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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Saturday, the twenty-sixth of March<br />
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Two thousand and eleven<br />
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At half past two in the afternoon<br />
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Cox Arboretum<br />
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Dayton, Ohio<br />
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Reception to follow These are some of the most common ways to word an invitation. I will give some examples of the more uncommon ways to word an invitation below. I will leave out the date and location as these do not change based on family situations. Some of these examples will only show the bride's family, but you can take the idea and use the full examples above to get the perfect wording for your wedding invitation.<br />
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• Divorced Parents - Religious wedding<br />
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Ms. Carol Gudneau and Mr. Michael Hucul<br />
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request the honor of your presence<br />
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at the marriage of their daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
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to<br />
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Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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• Divorced Parents - Informal wedding invitation (one parent used)<br />
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Mr. [Mrs.] Michael Hucul<br />
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requests the honor of your presence<br />
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at the marriage of his daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
<br />
to<br />
<br />
Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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• Divorced and remarried parents - Formal wedding invitation<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hucul<br />
<br />
request the honor of your presence<br />
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at the marriage of his [her] daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann Hucul<br />
<br />
daughter of Mr. [Mrs.] John Griggs<br />
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to Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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• Divorced and remarried parents - Informal wedding invitation<br />
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Mike and Beth Hucul<br />
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invite you to the wedding of his daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann Hucul<br />
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daughter of Carol Gudneau<br />
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to Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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• Deceased parent<br />
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Mrs. Carol Hucul and the late Michael Hucul<br />
<br />
requests the honor of your presence<br />
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at the marriage of her daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
<br />
to<br />
<br />
Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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• Deceased parent on one side and recognizing both families<br />
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Mrs. Carol Hucul and the late Michael Hucul<br />
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along with Mrs. and Mr. Alex Johnson<br />
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request the honor of your presence<br />
<br />
at the marriage of their children<br />
<br />
Jacqueline Ann<br />
<br />
to<br />
<br />
Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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• Deceased and remarried parent<br />
<br />
Mrs. and Mr. John Griggs<br />
<br />
requests the honor of your presence<br />
<br />
at the marriage of her daughter<br />
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Jacqueline Ann<br />
<br />
daughter of the late Michael Hucul<br />
<br />
to Michael Andrew Johnson<br />
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I hope this has helped in wording your wedding invitation for your special day. Please let me know if there is any other wording etiquette you would like to see posted! Our most popular wedding invitations can be found www.kjdesignsolutions.com! <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Wedding-Invitation-Wording-and-Etiquette&id=6494502">Kristin_Hucul</a></div><br />
Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-14338027614173056072011-07-27T21:46:00.000-07:002011-07-27T21:46:00.776-07:00Groom Wedding Speeches<div style="text-align: justify;">Let me make a bold assumption. You are a groom who is about to be <strike>married </strike>in just a few short days and you have waited until the last minute to sit down and write your speech. And like most of us, you have sat down at your computer, brought up Google and typed in those magic words: "groom wedding speeches".<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.groomgroove.com/groom-speech/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/groom-speech.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="207" src="http://www.groomgroove.com/groom-speech/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/groom-speech.gif" width="400" /></a></div>I will sympathize with you because I know how hard these speeches are to write. You won't believe what I did to try to prepare a speech. I actually rented movies that had wedding scenes and watched any TV show where the main focus of the show was a wedding. If the groom happened to make a speech, it wasn't very good. So that leads me to my first tip on writing your own wedding speech: Do not try to write your speech based on something you saw in a movie! Trying to copy <b>groom wedding speeches</b> in movies should be avoided at all costs.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.presentationmagazine.com/newimages/bride-groom-speech.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.presentationmagazine.com/newimages/bride-groom-speech.jpg" width="366" /></a></div>To help assist you, I have a list of tips below that will help you write several <i><u>groom wedding</u></i> speeches before you decide on which one to use. Simply follow the directions below (which will involve a lot of thinking and writing) and then put all the entire speech together in the end. That being said, you need to understand that you will have to put some effort into following these guidelines. By doing so, you are guaranteed to present a successful speech.<br />
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Tips on Putting Your <strike>Speech </strike>Together<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.groomweddingspeech.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/groom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="270" src="http://www.groomweddingspeech.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/groom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>1. Get yourself a journal and write down all of the funny events that happen leading up to your wedding day. Although you want to write an emotional speech, you want it to be humorous at the same time. By sharing wedding preparation secrets based on what happened behind the scenes, these secrets can really make a speech interesting.<br />
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<a href="" name="more"></a>2. You should write down everything you want to say. By writing down your thoughts, your goal at this moment is not to write the speech itself. You are just giving yourself ideas. The point is you will have a chance to organize these points later.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.groomweddingspeech101.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/speeches.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.groomweddingspeech101.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/speeches.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>3. Now is the time for the most crucial part of the speech writing process: brainstorming. While brainstorming for ideas, the ensuing list of questions will help lead you to other questions. How many minutes should the speech be? Will religion be part of the speech? What subjects or topics should you avoid? What is the typical age of those who will be attending? What subjects would you like to talk about? Should the speech have a particular premise? What will you try to emphasize during the speech? What will you say to end the speech?<br />
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4. After you have written and organized the majority of the speech, you now need to add a toast at the end. Since toasts are basically meant to be short, you do not have the time to thank everyone at this point. Your toast will be to the bride and the parents. If you are clever enough, you can manage to keep the toast as short as one sentence.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://weddingspeechesgroomx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/wedding-speeches-groom-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="266" src="http://weddingspeechesgroomx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/wedding-speeches-groom-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>5. Practice, practice, practice!. Many grooms use note cards to deliver their speech but you don't want to sound like a robot reading it word-for-word. If you have practiced your speech often, your words will come out more fluidly.<br />
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Delivering the Speech Itself 1. You should start by thanking your friends, co-workers, acquaintances and other non-immediate family members.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://groom-wedding-speech.com/wp-content/uploads/groom_wedding_speech.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="268" src="http://groom-wedding-speech.com/wp-content/uploads/groom_wedding_speech.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>2. After thanking everyone else, now it is time to thank the parents (both yours and the bride's). While thanking them, you may want to throw in a couple of jokes to help make the speech funny was well as inspirational. But afterwards, you want to become serious again and give the parents one final thank you.<br />
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3. At this point you will thank everyone who participated in the ceremony including the best man and maid of honor. This will also include the person who performed the ceremony, the bridesmaids, groomsmen, staff, etc. If you have any funny stories about any of the rehearsals then now would be the perfect time to tell everyone.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://groom-wedding-speech.com/wp-content/uploads/groom-wedding-speeches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="266" src="http://groom-wedding-speech.com/wp-content/uploads/groom-wedding-speeches.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>4. Now you will turn to the bride and speak to her from the heart. Here is where your speech gets really emotional. Some ideas of things to say include telling everyone how you first met or tell her that you love it when she twirls her finger in her hair when she's nervous, etc. You get the point. What you are trying to do is show your warm and gentle side while letting the world know that you are the happiest man in the world.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.softsia.com/screenshots/Groom-Wedding-Speeches_d150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="285" src="http://www.softsia.com/screenshots/Groom-Wedding-Speeches_d150.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>5. After finishing with the bride you will thank your maid of honor and then your best man (during most wedding receptions, the best man makes his speech right after the groom). Thank them both for standing up for you and your new wife.<br />
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We hope that you have found that the above information regarding groom wedding speeches as both helpful and informative.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.polkadotbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/anneruthmannspeech.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Groom Wedding Speeches" border="0" height="400" src="http://images.polkadotbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/anneruthmannspeech.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>If you would like to make your speech writing job MUCH easier by downloading 20 professionally written wedding speeches and a step-by-step guide to creating your own inspirational speech, please visit our site at Groom Wedding Speeches. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Groom-Wedding-Speeches&id=6433632" rel="nofollow">Dirk_Aikman</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-89131341843151182492011-07-22T22:14:00.000-07:002011-07-22T22:14:50.753-07:00Civil Wedding in Mexico<div style="text-align: justify;">In Mexico, only civil marriage is recognized as legal. Persons wishing to do so may also have a religious ceremony, but it has no legal effect and does not replace in any way the legal binding civil marriage. A civil <b>wedding in Mexico</b> is fully valid for legal purpose in the U.S.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lympnecastle.co.uk/images/userimages/greathall_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.lympnecastle.co.uk/images/userimages/greathall_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Civil marriages are performed without charge at the premises of the "Registro Civil" ( Civil Registry). They may also be performed elsewhere, but in this case a fee is charged which should be ascertained from the "Registro Civil".<br />
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Consent: People under the age of 18 may not <u><i>get married in Mexico</i></u> without parental consent. With parental consent, boys have to be at least 16 and girls need to be at least 14 years of age.<br />
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All your documents will need to be:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/1435831500_00b1400a43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="266" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/1435831500_00b1400a43.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Translated into Spanish;<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Notarized by your nearest Mexican Consulate and;<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.riviera-maya-holidays.com/images/mexico-wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.riviera-maya-holidays.com/images/mexico-wedding.jpg" width="371" /></a></div>Be Legalized in the country where you live by the appropriate organization or authorities.<br />
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Application for Wedding License Application fully completed. These forms are attained from the local registry office in Mexico. You will need to specify whether you will get married under joint or separate property on this form.<br />
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Original and copy of your birth certificates with apostilles.<br />
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Original copies of the tourist permit which was completed at the port of entry or other resident permit (visa, FM3, FM2, etc)<br />
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Death certificate of spouse, if applicable, with apostille. If you are widowed, one full year must elapse from date of the death of previous spouse and a certified copy of spouse's death certificate must be presented<br />
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Divorce papers, if applicable, with apostille. If you are divorced, one full year must elapse from date of the divorce from the previous spouse, and the final dissolution of marriage must be verified with a certified copy of the divorce decree.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adventureweddingspv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/tri15a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="280" src="http://adventureweddingspv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/tri15a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Blood Tests including STDs, blood type, and Rh factor.: you will need Spanish written results of the blood test, (you have to take the test in Mexico and no more than 14 days before the wedding date.).<br />
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Four witnesses, age 18 or older. Foreign citizens must bring valid passport and original as well as copies of their valid tourist card/visa. In the case of Mexican citizen, IFE card. The parents of the couple may not serve as witnesses to the marriage.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yucatanadventure.com.mx/Hacienda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="317" src="http://www.yucatanadventure.com.mx/Hacienda.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Fulfilling these requirements (excepting the Apostille) will take you about 2 to 4 days.<br />
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The apostille must be acquired from the Secretary of State's Office in the state where you were born. Canadians must have these documents certified at the Mexican Consulate's Office in Canada. The marriage cannot be celebrated without fulfilling these requirements. This can be a lengthy process, so we recommend you start the apostille procedure as early as possible.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bestofbucerias.com/upload/Destination_Weddings_Bucerias_Mexico%281%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="215" src="http://www.bestofbucerias.com/upload/Destination_Weddings_Bucerias_Mexico%281%29.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In addition to all of the above documentation, you will need to obtain permission from the "Secretaria de Gobernacion - Oficina de Migracion" where for a fee of around US$200 you'll need to acquire a permit to marry a Mexican national. The document is known as "Permiso para contraer matrimonio con un nacional". If permission is granted, the wedding must take place within 30 days. The papers you will need there are:<br />
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Completed permission form<br />
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Original and copy of your valid tourist card (FMT) or visa<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.destinationweddings.com/Portals/10085/images//Catalonia%20Wedding-resized-600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" src="http://blog.destinationweddings.com/Portals/10085/images//Catalonia%20Wedding-resized-600.jpg" /></a></div>Original and copies of each page of your valid passport<br />
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Original and two copies of the payment for processing (see the IMS for paperwork needed to place the payment)<br />
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Letter signed by both bride and groom, stating their intention to marry.<br />
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Original and copy of identification of the Mexican citizen, accrediting his/her nationality as such.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stephensandersonphotography.com/publish/_assets/46780870-17270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="242" src="http://www.stephensandersonphotography.com/publish/_assets/46780870-17270.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The office issuing this permit must be the same office that has jurisdiction over the area where the marriage is to take place - so check beforehand!<br />
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This process can take from two days to two weeks, depending on the State and the people at the local government office: be prepared to be patient if you have to! Foreigners wishing to marry a Mexican citizen must first obtain permission to do so from the "Instituto Nacional de Migración" Secretaria de Gobernación (Ministry of Interior).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NXy6eNIcAbo/TQ_zCp1xN4I/AAAAAAAAHbU/-ZE-6ryGeIU/s1600/3ee45d59b30d5de0738f504aeb6430a6_rwl.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NXy6eNIcAbo/TQ_zCp1xN4I/AAAAAAAAHbU/-ZE-6ryGeIU/s400/3ee45d59b30d5de0738f504aeb6430a6_rwl.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>You will need to pay your Marriage License fee (approx US$30 ), allow the waiting period to go by (anything from 30 minutes to a few days, depending on the State), and then the ceremony can take place and the marriage will be legal.<br />
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The least expensive option is to have the ceremony performed at the Local Registry Office. For a further fee, you can arrange for the ceremony to take place elsewhere (hotel, beach, colonial mansion, etc). You will need to make further arrangements with all parties involved, or instruct your Wedding Planner to arrange this on your behalf.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSapX3t8SZleANViQ2Q0YHJ1fo7WfqCo5MJz3TesmS0diqm-qln7w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding in Mexico" border="0" height="400" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSapX3t8SZleANViQ2Q0YHJ1fo7WfqCo5MJz3TesmS0diqm-qln7w" width="300" /></a></div>Once the civil ceremony has been completed, you will need to obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate (Acta de Matrimonio). This will prove that you have been legally wed in accordance with Mexican law, and the marriage will be recognised just about everywhere in the world where it can be, including the USA, Canada, United Kingdom / EU.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sangmaestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/vintage-lace-wedding-dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lace Wedding Dresses - Vintage And Sophisticated" border="0" height="400" src="http://sangmaestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/vintage-lace-wedding-dresses.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>In today's fashion you will observe that vintage clothes are back. Lace does give your outfit a vintage sense. Lace wedding dresses look very classy and never go out of fashion. You can tell your designer about your preferences for the wedding dress. An absolutely vintage wedding dress will either be second hand or custom made. With some accessories you can totally make the dress classic. In the market you will come across so many types of wedding dresses which have lace detailing on them. It does not matter what color lace you pick, it will still give a very traditional and modern feel at the same time.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://weddingbellsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/raylia-vintage-inspired-wedding-gown-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lace Wedding Dresses - Vintage And Sophisticated" border="0" height="400" src="http://weddingbellsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/raylia-vintage-inspired-wedding-gown-4.jpg" width="268" /></a></div>If you look carefully at the pattern and design of these dresses, you will observe that they are commonly fitted and long flowing. Also full length sleeves made from lace is like a traditional trademark of lace wedding gowns. High neckline too compliments these dresses a lot. For women who are short in height, high neckline dresses can make them look taller. Lace sleeves can make your arms look toned and sleek. It can very easily hide the problem areas of your body and give you a very well defined look.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/04/17/5/1330/13309736/29d6d028aada4891_vintage_winter_wedding_dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lace Wedding Dresses - Vintage And Sophisticated" border="0" height="360" src="http://www.weddingdressesparadise.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1..jpg" width="400" /></a></div> French lace wedding outfits are considered very extraordinary and beautiful. These laces are very high on quality and unique in design. French Chantilly and Alencon are the two best French laces. They are very superior and attractive. Since France is the fashion capital of the world, there is no doubt that you will not find your dream wedding outfit in France. English and French dresses are absolutely class apart and suit perfectly to a bride's body. There is no doubt that French dress will cost you a bit more, but the money spent will be all worth it.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/04/17/5/1330/13309736/29d6d028aada4891_vintage_winter_wedding_dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lace Wedding Dresses - Vintage And Sophisticated" border="0" height="400" src="http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/04/17/5/1330/13309736/29d6d028aada4891_vintage_winter_wedding_dresses.jpg" width="331" /></a></div>If your budget does not allow you to buy a French wedding outfit, then try looking for some French <b>style lace wedding dresses.</b> These ones are not made in France, but are inspired by French designers. They are even low on the price. Hence for many ladies around the world, this is the best alternative feasible.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddingdressesparadise.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2.Lace-Wedding-Dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lace Wedding Dresses - Vintage And Sophisticated" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.weddingdressesparadise.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2.Lace-Wedding-Dress.jpg" width="293" /></a></div>Take a look at an example of lace wedding dresses and also Victorian and vintage wedding dresses, mother-of-bride dresses and other style of wedding gowns on http://how-infotaining.com. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Lace-Wedding-Dresses---Vintage-And-Sophisticated&id=6435100" rel="nofollow">D_Kvinta</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-75857290700729480632011-07-21T09:13:00.000-07:002011-07-26T21:57:45.979-07:006 Essential Wedding Flowers Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flowersforweddings.co.za/pics%202/Wedding-Flower-by-Emily.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.flowersforweddings.co.za/pics%202/Wedding-Flower-by-Emily.JPG" width="237" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><i>Wedding flowers</i></u> carry a wonderful energy with them and the choice of flowers for bouquets and buttonholes can be fun to linger over at length. Before making any final decisions, talk it over with your chosen wedding florist and bear in mind the following essential tips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.reception-wedding.com/wedding%20flowers%20punch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.reception-wedding.com/wedding%20flowers%20punch.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Choose flowers in season</b><br />Choose your flowers according to what is in season if you want to keep costs down. In spring for example there are lots of gorgeous blooms available other than roses. You get more flowers for your money when they come from local flower farms rather than being flown in from warmer climes or hot-housed out of season.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://manolobrides.com/images/2009/05/carnation-wedding-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://manolobrides.com/images/2009/05/carnation-wedding-flowers.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Let your florist guide you</b><br /><a name='more'></a><br />Keep an open mind on the types of flowers you want until you've talked to a professional florist. If your wedding is in winter and you've set your heart on a flower that is only available in full summer, then it will be harder to pick another flower without it feeling like a compromise. Either that or you might feel tempted to shell out a fortune to have out of season flowers flown in from the other side of the world, blowing your budget before you've even got started.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://weddingandflowers.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wedding-flowers-07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://weddingandflowers.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wedding-flowers-07.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Check for allergies</b><br />Remember the possibility of allergies before you pick your bouquet and buttonholes. Check if any of the bridal retinue is allergic to strongly scented flowers, this is commoner than you might think, and if so avoid flowers like freesias, lilies, lilac and lily of the valley in your buttonholes and bouquets. Having the chief bridesmaid or best man sneezing throughout the ceremony is going to be distracting at the very least!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddingfloweridea.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/white-wedding-flowers-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.weddingfloweridea.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/white-wedding-flowers-3.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Personalise your bouquet</b><br />Add something personal to your wedding bouquet, to make it really special. This could mean adding a few flowers that have a special significance to you - perhaps the first bunch of flowers he ever bought you were tulips; or it could mean tying the bouquet with a special ribbon or lace from your mother's wedding dress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flowergirlsoftulsa.com/_images//j0411710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.flowergirlsoftulsa.com/_images//j0411710.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Bring fabric swatches</b><br />You will probably have already chosen your dress and bridesmaid dress by the time you are discussing wedding flowers with the florist. Bring along swatches of the fabrics, so that flowers can be chosen to tone with the dresses. You may be going for subtle pastels in your flowers or strong contrasting shades, but having the swatches there will make sure that you get the final effect just right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wedding84.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/wedding-flowers-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.wedding84.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/wedding-flowers-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Check for weight</b><br />If you are tempted to order a gorgeous cascading floral extravaganza to carry down the aisle, bear in mind how much it is likely to weigh. Ask your florist to give you an idea of weight by trying a similar sized bouquet. You might find that it will be too much of a burden to carry for any period of time however spectacular it looks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flowergirlsoftulsa.com/_images//wedding_bouquet.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.flowergirlsoftulsa.com/_images//wedding_bouquet.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With all these things considered enjoy browsing through all the gorgeous flower options for your bouquet, whether you are going for traditional ethereal white blooms, or a hot and passionate mix of colours in your wedding flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mydreamwedding.cn/wedding/wedding_flower_picture_magazine_flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Flowers" border="0" height="400" src="http://mydreamwedding.cn/wedding/wedding_flower_picture_magazine_flower.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SAWeddings is a dedicated wedding directory with all the information you need to plan your wedding in South Africa. Search listings of wedding flowers in South Africa, for creative and beautiful flower decorations and professional florists. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?6-Essential-Wedding-Flowers-Tips&id=6421618">Jessica_Carillon</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-82362624544680490512011-07-20T21:58:00.000-07:002011-07-20T21:58:34.584-07:005 Ideas For Last Minute Wedding Favors<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQune8QPo4DnrIDmcgskj_8gBl8mxKHy-4mN85EjT55jKAs1UoUzX6nqC_qFzRDO5XK3XpbNeRnSQhjuMbi7CCaZzMfRmSYFgNdMLtyivk_yDVEzBfVCMP5GPuDsAuq_wTTlcTfw4pSGrF/s400/valentine+day+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Ideas For Last Minute Wedding Favors" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQune8QPo4DnrIDmcgskj_8gBl8mxKHy-4mN85EjT55jKAs1UoUzX6nqC_qFzRDO5XK3XpbNeRnSQhjuMbi7CCaZzMfRmSYFgNdMLtyivk_yDVEzBfVCMP5GPuDsAuq_wTTlcTfw4pSGrF/s400/valentine+day+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> If you are one of the many brides who has forgotten about or has left their wedding favors till the last minute, then do not panic, you can still achieve fabulous favors in double quick time - just be prepared to compromise a little!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://inkspiredtreasures.com/wp-content/uploads/Wedding%20favors%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Ideas For Last Minute Wedding Favors" border="0" height="246" src="http://inkspiredtreasures.com/wp-content/uploads/Wedding%20favors%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Here are five ideas for last minute <b>wedding favors</b> that won't break the bank but will still please your guests!<br />
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<b>Candies</b>, Confectionary and Chocolate: by far the easiest and cheapest of all wedding favors is to go for something edible like candies, chocolates or some other confectionary. Candies can be bought wholesale in large quantities so you can create generous looking favors within a budget. Put them in clear boxes or glass jars for the best effect. Chocolates can be more expensive, but if you pick varieties from a grocery store you will find them cheaper. Present two or three in a box or on a small favor tray for a luxurious favor.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://novemberseven.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/book-favors1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Ideas For Last Minute Wedding Favors" border="0" height="400" src="http://novemberseven.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/book-favors1.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><b>Recipe Bookmarks</b>: pick out your favourite recipe or a selection of recipes and have them printed onto bookmarks. You will find many online printing services offering speedy services and all you need to do is spend a hour or so uploading your recipe, adding some decorative details and placing your order. Have them made with wipe clean lamination so that your guests can use them in their cookery books. And don't forget to add your names and wedding date to the bottom as well!<br />
<a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/weddings/2010Q2//mwd105363_spr10_candyfavor1_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Ideas For Last Minute Wedding Favors" border="0" height="400" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/weddings/2010Q2//mwd105363_spr10_candyfavor1_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a><b>Candles</b>: one of the most traditional and fastest choices for wedding favors are candles. Choose tea lights in pretty holders, scented votives in organza bags or stylish pillar candles. All are useful and are a perfect choice for a traditional, formal wedding day, they also do not need wrapping! Look for wholesalers, gift stores, dollar stores or in your local grocery store for the best prices.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6yOThauqs9_cKl0u2JQe83SGUqH9e3tn7yhmFIR36BIo4o-4E8Nm4-LPRKF8TdbIGxR6zKnMbWOTdLm5kp4TU2aympkQOAnrWKE-WmQZHz24RWtxZ1gDYbw7eSJ889gpN3V1MY0Z8vi7/s400/Enough+Time+for+wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Ideas For Last Minute Wedding Favors" border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6yOThauqs9_cKl0u2JQe83SGUqH9e3tn7yhmFIR36BIo4o-4E8Nm4-LPRKF8TdbIGxR6zKnMbWOTdLm5kp4TU2aympkQOAnrWKE-WmQZHz24RWtxZ1gDYbw7eSJ889gpN3V1MY0Z8vi7/s400/Enough+Time+for+wedding.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Bird Seed:</b> easy, fast and fun, bird seed wedding favors have become very popular recently. You can either purchase shaped feeders made from bird seed or create your own little packets. Download a template from the internet for small packets, bags or envelopes and using decorative papers make your own packaging. Add the bird seed and seal! You can also do this with flower seeds, but do remember to add a label telling your guests what the contents are!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thinkcrafts.com/files/2011/05/DIY-wedding-favors5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Ideas For Last Minute Wedding Favors" border="0" height="265" src="http://thinkcrafts.com/files/2011/05/DIY-wedding-favors5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><i>Cookies</i></b>: this one does require a bit of work on your part, but it is something you can create a day or two before the wedding. Making your own cookies is easy and you do not need to create the fancy iced versions that cost a fortune. Think large chocolate chip cookies or something more seasonal like gingerbread men and spend an afternoon baking your own. Once cooled you can place them in clear plastic bags and seal with ribbon.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.delish.com/cm/delish/images/2r/new-years-favors-070102-xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Ideas For Last Minute Wedding Favors" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.delish.com/cm/delish/images/2r/new-years-favors-070102-xl.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Georgina C Clatworthy is a freelance writer writing exclusively for http://www.1weddingsource.com, a leading wedding planning website for both brides and wedding businesses. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Ideas-For-Last-Minute-Wedding-Favors&id=6437794" rel="nofollow">Georgina_C_Clatworthy</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-56633357947772291742011-07-20T21:40:00.000-07:002011-07-26T21:57:45.979-07:00Planning an Outdoor Wedding Reception<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/outdoor-wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Planning an Outdoor Wedding Reception" border="0" height="265" src="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/outdoor-wedding.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b> Planning a wedding reception</b> carries with it a great deal of responsibilities; setting the reception outdoors adds even more considerations to the mix. There should always be a backup plan in case inclement weather arises and a location that's meaningful and private enough for a reception must be found. Special care must be given to food choices, because guests must be made aware of the nature of the reception and appropriate food must be chosen. Any couple currently considering an outdoor reception should pay special attention to these areas and handle them accordingly.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddingreceptioncenterpieces.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/outdoor-wedding-reception.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Planning an Outdoor Wedding Reception" border="0" height="387" src="http://www.weddingreceptioncenterpieces.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/outdoor-wedding-reception.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Planning for Weather</b><br /><br />The biggest concern when planning an outdoor reception should be weather. If the reception will occur in cold weather, the bridal party should consider renting heaters and a generator or providing blankets. If the weather is warm or hot, guests should be given chilled water or the event should make use of fans to cool the area. Regardless of the temperature, renting a tent is a good way to minimize the negative aspects of the weather. A tent can keep in the heat in cold weather, block the sun when it's hot and prevent wind from blowing decorations and tablecloths away. Securing decorations, such as weighing down table centerpieces or tying decorations to surfaces can prevent unwanted accidents.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.allwedding.info/wp-content/uploads/Outdoor-wedding-reception-ideas-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Planning an Outdoor Wedding Reception" border="0" height="300" src="http://www.allwedding.info/wp-content/uploads/Outdoor-wedding-reception-ideas-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Choosing a Location</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.perfectoutdoorweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/long-table2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Planning an Outdoor Wedding Reception" border="0" height="387" src="http://www.perfectoutdoorweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/long-table2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The location for the reception is another major concern and appropriate care must be taken when making the decision. The place chosen should be, preferably, have special meaning for the bride and groom. A park they went to on a special date or the beach where the proposal was made are romantic, though public, choices. Many people who own fields or large yards are willing to rent out their space for weddings or other large events, as are some churches. Private estates are also used for outdoor events, like weddings and receptions, often.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://weddingparty-boise.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/outdoor-wedding-decorations-reception-tent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Planning an Outdoor Wedding Reception" border="0" height="265" src="http://weddingparty-boise.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/outdoor-wedding-decorations-reception-tent.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Taking Care of Guests</b><br /><br />Guests should be told about the location of the reception so they can plan accordingly. Having an outdoor reception often means the dress code for guests will be more relaxed and, if the weather is very warm, guests might want to dress down significantly. Further, if the location does not have an easily-accessible parking lot or is far from a road, special instructions should be given to direct guests to the site and let them know where parking is available.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sscatering.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Outdoor-Wedding-Catering.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Planning an Outdoor Wedding Reception" border="0" height="263" src="http://sscatering.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Outdoor-Wedding-Catering.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Food Considerations</b><br /><br />When considering the food that should be served at an outdoor wedding, the weather should be taken into account. If it will be hot, foods that require refrigeration or need to be served cold, such as dishes feature mayonnaise or ice cream, would not be a good choice. Having a barbecue can provide a more laid-back, family atmosphere and would definitely be appropriate if the event is taking place in a field or someone's backyard. You should also consider the menu when picking out decorations for your outdoor reception (include table arrangements, tablecloths, and place settings). The caterer for the reception should be notified of the location well beforehand, so they can select appropriate options and time the delivery of the food closely if it requires special care.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-_U1XLmv-ovVrxwTslBvHGWdVNw99W3vVimM-2MO1obFOCptVopoFjKnXfRNw8nXJyAJbPBUOKtmDeDDSbT4462QVPomG1h2Vkg6ftecx-2BCZRoNnsbax0w3sEVNdWFjtiOKTqIjH8/s1600/backyard-wedding-reception3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Planning an Outdoor Wedding Reception" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ-_U1XLmv-ovVrxwTslBvHGWdVNw99W3vVimM-2MO1obFOCptVopoFjKnXfRNw8nXJyAJbPBUOKtmDeDDSbT4462QVPomG1h2Vkg6ftecx-2BCZRoNnsbax0w3sEVNdWFjtiOKTqIjH8/s400/backyard-wedding-reception3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Throwing a wedding reception outdoors adds many unique problems, but, if appropriate steps are taken, it can result in a unique, memorable event without severe risk of complications. By alerting guests of the nature of the event and planning decorations, food and amenities around the location and weather, everyone involved can be prepared for nearly everything that can be affected by having the event outdoors. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Planning-an-Outdoor-Wedding-Reception&id=6424987" rel="nofollow">Holly_E_Watson</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-12857992128817038452011-07-18T00:52:00.000-07:002011-07-19T16:44:09.000-07:00Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorideas.com/images/wine-favors-mont.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors" border="0" height="307" src="http://www.favorideas.com/images/wine-favors-mont.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many <b>couples </b>are choosing to make their own wedding favors as a way to cut back on the cost. Homemade wedding favors can be personalized and made to match any theme with a little patience and creativity. To make your guest gifts personalized and meaningful, the addition of a tag with sweet or cute wedding favor sayings attached is a great way to make the gift personal. The following are some ideas for items that are easy to add messages to and some popular sayings that you can use if you are at a loss for words<br />
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<b>Attaching the Message</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dilshil.com/wedding/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Wedding-Favors1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors" border="0" height="244" src="http://dilshil.com/wedding/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Wedding-Favors1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The way you attach the saying to the gift can be either with a label, the kind with a peel away backing (similar to address labels), or you could use tags that are attached with a string, ribbon or twine. Labels that stick on the favor work great when you are giving gifts such as personalized candy bars, plantable seed favors, glass jars, tin boxes, wine bottles, and laminated items. The attachable tags are perfect on items such as jars, tulle or cellophane bags, candles, and soaps.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wedding2you.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/wedding-favors-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors" border="0" height="225" src="http://www.wedding2you.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/wedding-favors-.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>For seed packets or plantable seed favors:</b><br />
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Our love continues to grow<br />
Seeds of love<br />
Plant this seed paper and watch it blossom like our love<br />
Love grows among family and friends<br />
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Perfect sayings for edible favors:<br />
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Laugh, drink and be married<br />
Thank you for joining us, please enjoy your treats<br />
So sweet of you to join us<br />
Sweet memories for the day shared with us<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sumaipiano.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/personalized-wedding-favors-coffee-kit_591_r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.sumaipiano.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/personalized-wedding-favors-coffee-kit_591_r.jpg" /></a></div>Sayings for scented items such as candles or soap favors:<br />
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The sweet fragrance is love in the air<br />
Our love will forever burn<br />
Our love will light the way<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://myweddingreceptionideas.com/blog/uploaded_images/MnM_factory_tn-733132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors" border="0" src="http://myweddingreceptionideas.com/blog/uploaded_images/MnM_factory_tn-733132.jpg" /></a></div>One of the easiest, yet cutest ideas is to purchase several candy bars and print labels from the computer that fit over the candy bar. The saying could be a poem, the wedding date or something that is meaningful to the bride and groom. Laminated bookmarks are also very easy for attaching a peel-away-back label and the label can be large enough for a small verse if you choose.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddingfavors.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/9404_med.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors" border="0" src="http://www.weddingfavors.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/9404_med.jpeg" /></a></div>When you are creating the wedding favor sayings, make several different ones if possible. This is a great ice breaker for your guests, who will be immediately asking their neighbor what their saying was. The favors can all be the same or you can mix them up For example, if you are giving seed packets, mix and match the flowers. A cheap, yet lovely personalized wedding favor is a votive candle. Votive candles are very affordable, and it is easy to attach a sticky label to them.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justweddings.org/files/mceuploads/mini_personalized_hershey_bars4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors" border="0" height="256" src="http://www.justweddings.org/files/mceuploads/mini_personalized_hershey_bars4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>These are only a handful of ideas to get you started for sayings and favor ideas. It is really easy to come up with more sayings by simply thinking about what you would like to say to your guests and write it down. Think about what the day will be like and the special meaning it will have for you and your spouse. Then the words you want to say will just come to you.<br />
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Look for wedding labels and favor tags that match the theme of your wedding. Then customize them with your names and a short message. You can also find items such as personalized candy bar wrappers that give you a choice of different wedding favor sayings already printed on them.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.herecomestheblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pink-brown-wedding-favor-ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.herecomestheblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/pink-brown-wedding-favor-ideas.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Renee West writes for Just Weddings.org. Just <i><u>Weddings </u></i>makes it easy to find what you need for your wedding, including wedding favors, cake toppers, wedding decorations, and more. All our items are hand-picked with love from the best names in weddings. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Wedding-Favor-Sayings:-Ideas-for-Personalizing-Your-Favors&id=6365545">Renee_West</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-53310803294579455032011-06-26T18:55:00.001-07:002011-07-26T21:57:45.979-07:00Romantic Wedding Locations in Italy<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Romance </b>languages' refer to languages that have their roots based in Latin, a commonly spoken language in ancient Rome. What could be more romantic than to have a wedding in the birthplace of all the Romance languages? When you book a <b>wedding in a romantic location in Italy,</b> you can expect rich cultural lessons, beautiful landscapes of all sorts, and incredible food. If you are considering booking one of many romantic wedding locations, consider some of the following options.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://aperfectcelebration.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/romantic-wedding-ideas.jpg&sa=X&ei=d-IHTvGAJYWyrAeQ4JSrDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc4AQ&usg=AFQjCNFtlwj8wlA9GIxZ5pXRbMDScipAFQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romantic Wedding" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://aperfectcelebration.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/romantic-wedding-ideas.jpg&sa=X&ei=d-IHTvGAJYWyrAeQ4JSrDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc4AQ&usg=AFQjCNFtlwj8wlA9GIxZ5pXRbMDScipAFQ" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sorrento and Positano, both on the Amalfi coast, are considered to be two of the most romantic wedding locations in the world. In Sorrento, you can experience your special day at the Saint Frances covenant courtyard, or enjoy an outdoor wedding without a sea view. Positano has many options for wedding locations. The Positano outdoor terrace has seen many couples get married. Moonlight weddings have become a Positano favorite, and for good reason. Just imagine how romantic the setting will be when you exchange vows with your beloved, with the entire ceremony done by candle light. Both Positano and Sorrento have wedding options for every budget, so you can have a dreamy wedding in Italy without breaking the bank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.sanfranciscoweddingflowers.com/romantic-wedding/bay-area-romantic-wedding.jpg&sa=X&ei=euIHTouOLILMrQffoIynDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc4Aw&usg=AFQjCNFmk5pODyWyHda_wooq9IDoOGgA0Q" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romantic Wedding" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.sanfranciscoweddingflowers.com/romantic-wedding/bay-area-romantic-wedding.jpg&sa=X&ei=euIHTouOLILMrQffoIynDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc4Aw&usg=AFQjCNFmk5pODyWyHda_wooq9IDoOGgA0Q" width="214" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Only an hour away from <b>Milan</b>, Lake Como offers <u>romantic wedding </u>locations in Italy with a summery kick. With plenty of sunshine, beautiful lake views, and plenty of wedding villas to choose from, Lake Como has rightfully earned its place as a favorite location for a wedding in Italy. If exchanging your vows at the Italian lakeside, while a warm summery breeze touches your face, and soft cantzones play in the background sounds like a perfect wedding ceremony, book Lake Como.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><a href="" name="more"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/Locations/BC/Vancouver/cap-sus-bridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romantic Wedding" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/Locations/BC/Vancouver/cap-sus-bridge.jpg" width="243" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In Florence, a couple can exchange vows in a variety of beautiful places, including an old bedroom of the Medici family. Decadence and opulence reign supreme in a Florence wedding - even civil weddings can take place in a room with plush carpets, chandeliers, and old world decorations. With all the picturesque sights of Tuscany, Florence often is the location that happily married couples remember as a birthplace of a beautiful marriage. Even better, Florence weddings can cater to just about any religion. Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish weddings are all regularly arranged in Florence.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/Locations/BC/Vancouver/on-the-bridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romantic Wedding" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/Locations/BC/Vancouver/on-the-bridge.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, there are more locations than these four wonderful cities to choose from when you decide on booking a romantic wedding location in Italy. However, few wedding locations have the same amount of incredibly romantic settings that Positano, Sorrento, Florence, or Lake Como have.<br /><br />To find the best wedding location for your needs, it's best to ask a travel agent who is well-versed in Italian weddings. No matter where your travels will lead you, your Italian wedding location will surely make your special day one to remember.<br /><br />Visit my web site http://www.romantic-travel-destinations-getaway.com/ and find out more information about Italy and Croatia the top honeymoon and wedding destinations in the world. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Romantic-Wedding-Locations-in-Italy&id=6372183">Pero_Milos</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-45510478130700623592011-06-26T18:55:00.000-07:002011-07-19T17:02:58.741-07:00Romantic Wedding Locations in Italy<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Romance </b>languages' refer to languages that have their roots based in Latin, a commonly spoken language in ancient Rome. What could be more romantic than to have a wedding in the birthplace of all the Romance languages? When you book a <b>wedding in a romantic location in Italy,</b> you can expect rich cultural lessons, beautiful landscapes of all sorts, and incredible food. If you are considering booking one of many romantic wedding locations, consider some of the following options.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://aperfectcelebration.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/romantic-wedding-ideas.jpg&sa=X&ei=d-IHTvGAJYWyrAeQ4JSrDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc4AQ&usg=AFQjCNFtlwj8wlA9GIxZ5pXRbMDScipAFQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romantic Wedding" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://aperfectcelebration.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/romantic-wedding-ideas.jpg&sa=X&ei=d-IHTvGAJYWyrAeQ4JSrDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc4AQ&usg=AFQjCNFtlwj8wlA9GIxZ5pXRbMDScipAFQ" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sorrento and Positano, both on the Amalfi coast, are considered to be two of the most romantic wedding locations in the world. In Sorrento, you can experience your special day at the Saint Frances covenant courtyard, or enjoy an outdoor wedding without a sea view. Positano has many options for wedding locations. The Positano outdoor terrace has seen many couples get married. Moonlight weddings have become a Positano favorite, and for good reason. Just imagine how romantic the setting will be when you exchange vows with your beloved, with the entire ceremony done by candle light. Both Positano and Sorrento have wedding options for every budget, so you can have a dreamy wedding in Italy without breaking the bank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.sanfranciscoweddingflowers.com/romantic-wedding/bay-area-romantic-wedding.jpg&sa=X&ei=euIHTouOLILMrQffoIynDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc4Aw&usg=AFQjCNFmk5pODyWyHda_wooq9IDoOGgA0Q" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romantic Wedding" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.sanfranciscoweddingflowers.com/romantic-wedding/bay-area-romantic-wedding.jpg&sa=X&ei=euIHTouOLILMrQffoIynDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc4Aw&usg=AFQjCNFmk5pODyWyHda_wooq9IDoOGgA0Q" width="214" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Only an hour away from <b>Milan</b>, Lake Como offers <u>romantic wedding </u>locations in Italy with a summery kick. With plenty of sunshine, beautiful lake views, and plenty of wedding villas to choose from, Lake Como has rightfully earned its place as a favorite location for a wedding in Italy. If exchanging your vows at the Italian lakeside, while a warm summery breeze touches your face, and soft cantzones play in the background sounds like a perfect wedding ceremony, book Lake Como.<br />
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<a href="" name="more"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/Locations/BC/Vancouver/cap-sus-bridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romantic Wedding" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/Locations/BC/Vancouver/cap-sus-bridge.jpg" width="243" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In Florence, a couple can exchange vows in a variety of beautiful places, including an old bedroom of the Medici family. Decadence and opulence reign supreme in a Florence wedding - even civil weddings can take place in a room with plush carpets, chandeliers, and old world decorations. With all the picturesque sights of Tuscany, Florence often is the location that happily married couples remember as a birthplace of a beautiful marriage. Even better, Florence weddings can cater to just about any religion. Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish weddings are all regularly arranged in Florence.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/Locations/BC/Vancouver/on-the-bridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Romantic Wedding" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.bride.ca/wedding-ideas/images/Blog/Locations/BC/Vancouver/on-the-bridge.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, there are more locations than these four wonderful cities to choose from when you decide on booking a romantic wedding location in Italy. However, few wedding locations have the same amount of incredibly romantic settings that Positano, Sorrento, Florence, or Lake Como have.<br />
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To find the best wedding location for your needs, it's best to ask a travel agent who is well-versed in Italian weddings. No matter where your travels will lead you, your Italian wedding location will surely make your special day one to remember.<br />
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Visit my web site http://www.romantic-travel-destinations-getaway.com/ and find out more information about Italy and Croatia the top honeymoon and wedding destinations in the world. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Romantic-Wedding-Locations-in-Italy&id=6372183">Pero_Milos</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-8505082777083232182011-06-21T00:52:00.000-07:002011-07-26T21:57:45.980-07:00Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorideas.com/images/wine-favors-mont.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Favor Sayings: Ideas for Personalizing Your Favors" border="0" height="307" src="http://www.favorideas.com/images/wine-favors-mont.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many <b>couples </b>are choosing to make their own wedding favors as a way to cut back on the cost. Homemade wedding favors can be personalized and made to match any theme with a little patience and creativity. To make your guest gifts personalized and meaningful, the addition of a tag with sweet or cute wedding favor sayings attached is a great way to make the gift personal. The following are some ideas for items that are easy to add messages to and some popular sayings that you can use if you are at a loss for words<br /><br /><b>Attaching the Message</b><br /><br />The way you attach the saying to the gift can be either with a label, the kind with a peel away backing (similar to address labels), or you could use tags that are attached with a string, ribbon or twine. Labels that stick on the favor work great when you are giving gifts such as personalized candy bars, plantable seed favors, glass jars, tin boxes, wine bottles, and laminated items. The attachable tags are perfect on items such as jars, tulle or cellophane bags, candles, and soaps.<br /><br />Here are some popular favor items and sayings that go well with them.<br /><br /><a href="" name="more"></a><b>For seed packets or plantable seed favors:</b><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /> Our love continues to grow<br /> Seeds of love<br /> Plant this seed paper and watch it blossom like our love<br /> Love grows among family and friends<br /><br />Perfect sayings for edible favors:<br /><br /> Laugh, drink and be married<br /> Thank you for joining us, please enjoy your treats<br /> So sweet of you to join us<br /> Sweet memories for the day shared with us<br /><br />Sayings for scented items such as candles or soap favors:<br /><br /> The sweet fragrance is love in the air<br /> Our love will forever burn<br /> Our love will light the way<br /><br />One of the easiest, yet cutest ideas is to purchase several candy bars and print labels from the computer that fit over the candy bar. The saying could be a poem, the wedding date or something that is meaningful to the bride and groom. Laminated bookmarks are also very easy for attaching a peel-away-back label and the label can be large enough for a small verse if you choose.<br /><br />When you are creating the wedding favor sayings, make several different ones if possible. This is a great ice breaker for your guests, who will be immediately asking their neighbor what their saying was. The favors can all be the same or you can mix them up For example, if you are giving seed packets, mix and match the flowers. A cheap, yet lovely personalized wedding favor is a votive candle. Votive candles are very affordable, and it is easy to attach a sticky label to them.<br /><br />These are only a handful of ideas to get you started for sayings and favor ideas. It is really easy to come up with more sayings by simply thinking about what you would like to say to your guests and write it down. Think about what the day will be like and the special meaning it will have for you and your spouse. Then the words you want to say will just come to you.<br /><br />Look for wedding labels and favor tags that match the theme of your wedding. Then customize them with your names and a short message. You can also find items such as personalized candy bar wrappers that give you a choice of different wedding favor sayings already printed on them.<br /><br />Renee West writes for Just Weddings.org. Just <i><u>Weddings </u></i>makes it easy to find what you need for your wedding, including wedding favors, cake toppers, wedding decorations, and more. All our items are hand-picked with love from the best names in weddings. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Wedding-Favor-Sayings:-Ideas-for-Personalizing-Your-Favors&id=6365545">Renee_West</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-33572029525798839922011-06-18T23:07:00.001-07:002011-07-26T21:57:45.980-07:00Standout Wedding Dresses for Picky Brides<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://wedding15.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/beaded-strapless-wedding-dresses-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Dresses" border="0" height="320" src="http://wedding15.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/beaded-strapless-wedding-dresses-1.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are a picky bride, there are some tricks to getting exactly what you want in a bridal gown.<br /><br />Start by reviewing designer gowns. Department store gowns are perfectly wonderful for some brides, but if you know you want something truly exquisite, or something you are not likely to see on other brides that season, look for a designer gown. If you want a better fit or a richer fabric, seek out a designer gown.<br /><br />Before you make the final decision on that wedding gown of your dreams, consider the following first rate brands and some of their most gorgeous offerings. Whether you're getting ready for the big day in earnest or you're simply in the mood for perusing beautiful wedding gowns for fun, you're sure to discover something that piques your interest here.<br /><br /><b>Melissa Sweet</b><br /><br /><a href="" name="more"></a>Melissa Sweet designs fashion-forward, almost whimsical wedding dresses. The Iris/Bardot design represents Melissa Sweet well. The top is an embroidered net bustier. It is gathered at the bustline. The feathery, voluminous skirt is made of horizontal bands and bands of organza, cut on the bias. The result is a skirt that ripples as you walk up or down the aisle. Imagine the movement on the dance floor. The gown, which has a slight train in the back, is created only in ivory.<br /><br /><b>Platinum Collection</b><br /><br />Platinum collection features opulent couture gowns that embody luxury. The designer's pick is a stunning silk satin strapless A-line gown. The skirt is full, hiding side-seam pockets. At the waist is a contrasting obi belt, encrusted with crystals and rhinestones in a floral pattern. In the back, the belt becomes a full-length sash that ties with a small bow The gown is available in ivory with a Windsor blue belt, white with the Windsor blue belt, white with a white belt, and ivory with an ivory belt.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><b>Vineyard Collection</b><br /><br />The Vineyard Collection designs sophisticated, contemporary wedding gowns, like the designer's pick, the Maeve model. This gown is similar in some ways to the gown designed by Platinum. It's a silk taffeta strapless ball gown. But where the Platinum model was more opulent with the obi belt, this one is fabulously full and flowing, with a draped bodice, full side bow and a very gathered skirt for a contemporary look. It is available in ivory or white.<br /><br /><b>Reverie by Melissa Sweet</b><br /><br />Reverie by Melissa Sweet is best worn by someone who does not want a traditional gown - someone with a unique sense of style. The designer's pick is the Fiesole model, a strapless tea-length dress made of silk shantung. The dress has allover horizontal net embellishment and a simple bow in the front, at the waist. The skirt is circular and full, reminiscent of the way a poodle skirt fell from the waist. It is available in ivory.<br /><br /><b>Jewel Collection</b><br /><br />Jewel collection offers romantic and youthfully elegant wedding gowns. The designer's pick is an allover Alencon lace A-line gown. It has a scalloped, sweetheart neckline and a satin band on the empire bodice. The band is adorned by hand with crystals, rhinestones and pearls. The skirt flows into a small train in the back. It too is available in ivory.<br /><br /><b>Vera Wang</b><br /><br />Vera Wang designs the unexpected, like the Diana model. The strapless soft sweetheart neckline flows into a full A-line gown. The bodice, done in a draped, wrap look, flows to the hips, where it is joined with a frothy draped skirt created by vertical rows and rows and rows of frothy fabric. The gown is available in several color combinations: ivory and ivory, ivory and white, and white and ivory.<br /><br /><b>Custom Fit</b><br /><br />One benefit of a designer gown is that you can have the dress created with a custom fit using your measurements. While all dresses can be altered fit to your measurements, a custom fit means the dress is actually created using your measurements. First a muslin dress is made that is fitted to you. After it is fitted, the muslin dress is used as the pattern for your wedding gown. The result is a perfect fit.<br /><br />A custom fit also lets you modify some basic features of the gown - like raising or lowering a neckline, or changing the length of the train. It truly makes for a one-of-a-kind dress for your wedding.<br /><br />Take these stand out designs into consideration while you search for the wedding dress of your dreams.<br /><br />Steve Maurer is a freelance writer who writes about weddings, fashion, and products such as wedding dresses. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Standout-Wedding-Dresses-for-Picky-Brides&id=6343801">Steve_Maurer</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-74174149906950673952011-06-18T23:07:00.000-07:002011-07-19T17:13:45.422-07:00Standout Wedding Dresses for Picky Brides<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://wedding15.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/beaded-strapless-wedding-dresses-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Dresses" border="0" height="320" src="http://wedding15.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/beaded-strapless-wedding-dresses-1.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are a picky bride, there are some tricks to getting exactly what you want in a <b>bridal gown</b>.<br />
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Start by reviewing designer gowns. Department store gowns are perfectly wonderful for some brides, but if you know you want something truly exquisite, or something you are not likely to see on other brides that season, look for a designer gown. If you want a better fit or a richer fabric, seek out a designer gown.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddinginvitationhelp.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/144115188078165446_2375882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Standout Wedding Dresses" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.weddinginvitationhelp.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/144115188078165446_2375882.jpg" width="223" /></a></div>Before you make the final decision on that wedding gown of your dreams, consider the following first rate brands and some of their most gorgeous offerings. Whether you're getting ready for the big day in earnest or you're simply in the mood for perusing beautiful wedding gowns for fun, you're sure to discover something that piques your interest here.<br />
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<b>Melissa Sweet</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://buyweddingdresses.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/champagneweddingdresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Standout Wedding Dresses" border="0" height="320" src="http://buyweddingdresses.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/champagneweddingdresses.jpg" width="243" /></a></div>Melissa Sweet designs fashion-forward, almost whimsical wedding dresses. The Iris/Bardot design represents Melissa Sweet well. The top is an embroidered net bustier. It is gathered at the bustline. The feathery, voluminous skirt is made of horizontal bands and bands of organza, cut on the bias. The result is a skirt that ripples as you walk up or down the aisle. Imagine the movement on the dance floor. The gown, which has a slight train in the back, is created only in ivory.<br />
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<b>Platinum Collection</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.buyweddingdresses.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Champagne-Wedding-Dresses1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Standout Wedding Dresses" border="0" height="213" src="http://www.buyweddingdresses.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Champagne-Wedding-Dresses1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Platinum collection features opulent couture gowns that embody luxury. The designer's pick is a stunning silk satin strapless A-line gown. The skirt is full, hiding side-seam pockets. At the waist is a contrasting obi belt, encrusted with crystals and rhinestones in a floral pattern. In the back, the belt becomes a full-length sash that ties with a small bow The gown is available in ivory with a Windsor blue belt, white with the Windsor blue belt, white with a white belt, and ivory with an ivory belt.<br />
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<b>Vineyard Collection</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://11.img.v4.skyrock.net/11a/iriske0502/pics/3000214539_1_3_uhna9tH7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Standout Wedding Dresses" border="0" height="320" src="http://11.img.v4.skyrock.net/11a/iriske0502/pics/3000214539_1_3_uhna9tH7.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>The Vineyard Collection designs sophisticated, contemporary wedding gowns, like the designer's pick, the Maeve model. This gown is similar in some ways to the gown designed by Platinum. It's a silk taffeta strapless ball gown. But where the Platinum model was more opulent with the obi belt, this one is fabulously full and flowing, with a draped bodice, full side bow and a very gathered skirt for a contemporary look. It is available in ivory or white.<br />
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<b>Reverie by Melissa Sweet</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRM_0RGjyeoEv9Lvix9Ka6gqUpUfns6nQe_hlQGs94MYa1LEvJo&t=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Standout Wedding Dresses" border="0" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRM_0RGjyeoEv9Lvix9Ka6gqUpUfns6nQe_hlQGs94MYa1LEvJo&t=1" /></a></div>Reverie by Melissa Sweet is best worn by someone who does not want a traditional gown - someone with a unique sense of style. The designer's pick is the Fiesole model, a strapless tea-length dress made of silk shantung. The dress has allover horizontal net embellishment and a simple bow in the front, at the waist. The skirt is circular and full, reminiscent of the way a poodle skirt fell from the waist. It is available in ivory.<br />
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<b>Jewel Collection</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vicyc.com/images/middle/1/20401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Standout Wedding Dresses" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.vicyc.com/images/middle/1/20401.jpg" width="285" /></a></div>Jewel collection offers romantic and youthfully elegant wedding gowns. The designer's pick is an allover Alencon lace A-line gown. It has a scalloped, sweetheart neckline and a satin band on the empire bodice. The band is adorned by hand with crystals, rhinestones and pearls. The skirt flows into a small train in the back. It too is available in ivory.<br />
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<b>Vera Wang</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://the-customwedding.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Colored-Wedding-Dresses_Spring2011_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Standout Wedding Dresses" border="0" height="210" src="http://the-customwedding.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Colored-Wedding-Dresses_Spring2011_02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Vera Wang designs the unexpected, like the Diana model. The strapless soft sweetheart neckline flows into a full A-line gown. The bodice, done in a draped, wrap look, flows to the hips, where it is joined with a frothy draped skirt created by vertical rows and rows and rows of frothy fabric. The gown is available in several color combinations: ivory and ivory, ivory and white, and white and ivory.<br />
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<b>Custom Fit</b><br />
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One benefit of a designer gown is that you can have the dress created with a custom fit using your measurements. While all dresses can be altered fit to your measurements, a custom fit means the dress is actually created using your measurements. First a muslin dress is made that is fitted to you. After it is fitted, the muslin dress is used as the pattern for your wedding gown. The result is a perfect fit.<br />
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A custom fit also lets you modify some basic features of the gown - like raising or lowering a neckline, or changing the length of the train. It truly makes for a one-of-a-kind dress for your wedding.<br />
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Take these stand out designs into consideration while you search for the wedding dress of your dreams.<br />
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Steve Maurer is a freelance writer who writes about weddings, fashion, and products such as wedding dresses. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Standout-Wedding-Dresses-for-Picky-Brides&id=6343801">Steve_Maurer</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-45131527319427638742011-06-09T20:53:00.001-07:002011-07-26T21:57:45.980-07:00Advice on Choosing a Wedding Photographer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://newsodrome.com/wedding_news/wedding-advice-from-the-pros-choosing-your-wedding-photographer-24650764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Advice on Choosing a Wedding Photographer" border="0" src="http://newsodrome.com/wedding_news/wedding-advice-from-the-pros-choosing-your-wedding-photographer-24650764.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your wedding day is one of the most important of your life, one that you will both remember forever, so capturing those images and memories on camera is crucial to get right but how do you choose the best wedding photographer?<br /><br />Recommendations from friends and family are a great way to start, and with a <b>world of photographers</b> accessible on the internet you can do plenty of research. Once you have a shortlist of photographers make contact and ask for testimonials that you can actually follow up with previous clients so that you know just how good they are.<br /><a href="" name="more"></a><br /><br />Arrange a meeting with the photographer and ask to see the complete set of photographs from several weddings. This is important because it is all too easy for them to show you a selection of their best photographs, so by viewing all of these sets you get a better idea about how good they actually are and an overall feel of their style of photography. Have a think about the style that you want, and how the photographers suit that style. You might prefer more formal traditional photos, reportage, black and white or a mix of styles so discuss your requirements in full.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a>Consider arranging a session with the photographer to have some engagement pictures taken, not only to mark the occasion but also so that you and the photographer can get more of an idea about what you want from them. Some photographers actually include a studio session in their packages.<br /><br />Arrange a visit to view the venue together, so that the photographer can get an idea of the setting and to ensure that they know where it is! Also ask them what contingency plans they have for problems such as equipment malfunction (and check that the venue can offer a suitable indoor area for photographs in case of rain). If you have particular moments, pictures or group shots that you want to capture then provide the photographer with a list to avoid disappointment. Make sure that they sign a contract or an agreement that you are both happy with, which will provide protection for you (and them).<br /><br />It's an important decision on who to select to record your special day with images that can last your lifetime and beyond so take all of these points on board to help find and choose a photographer to capture your magical moments, or consider booking a wedding planner who has access to tried and trusted suppliers of all kinds. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Advice-on-Choosing-a-Wedding-Photographer&id=6335673">Celeste_Thompson</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-72273897816671763652011-06-09T20:53:00.000-07:002011-07-19T17:24:27.607-07:00Advice on Choosing a Wedding Photographer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://newsodrome.com/wedding_news/wedding-advice-from-the-pros-choosing-your-wedding-photographer-24650764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Advice on Choosing a Wedding Photographer" border="0" src="http://newsodrome.com/wedding_news/wedding-advice-from-the-pros-choosing-your-wedding-photographer-24650764.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your wedding day is one of the most important of your life, one that you will both remember forever, so capturing those images and memories on camera is crucial to get right but how do you choose the best wedding photographer?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adamsbrides.com/foto-matrimoni/avril/wedding_photographer_italy_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Photographer" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.adamsbrides.com/foto-matrimoni/avril/wedding_photographer_italy_.jpg" width="218" /></a></div>Recommendations from friends and family are a great way to start, and with a <b>world of photographers</b> accessible on the internet you can do plenty of research. Once you have a shortlist of photographers make contact and ask for testimonials that you can actually follow up with previous clients so that you know just how good they are.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bayunic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/beach-wedding-photographer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Photographer" border="0" height="197" src="http://bayunic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/beach-wedding-photographer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=762900078205291780&postID=7227389781667176365" name="more"></a>Arrange a meeting with the photographer and ask to see the complete set of photographs from several weddings. This is important because it is all too easy for them to show you a selection of their best photographs, so by viewing all of these sets you get a better idea about how good they actually are and an overall feel of their style of photography. Have a think about the style that you want, and how the photographers suit that style. You might prefer more formal traditional photos, reportage, black and white or a mix of styles so discuss your requirements in full.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Consider arranging a session with the photographer to have some engagement pictures taken, not only to mark the occasion but also so that you and the photographer can get more of an idea about what you want from them. Some photographers actually include a studio session in their packages.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://filmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Wedding-Photography-sydney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Photographer" border="0" height="240" src="http://filmp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Wedding-Photography-sydney.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Arrange a visit to view the venue together, so that the photographer can get an idea of the setting and to ensure that they know where it is! Also ask them what contingency plans they have for problems such as equipment malfunction (and check that the venue can offer a suitable indoor area for photographs in case of rain). If you have particular moments, pictures or group shots that you want to capture then provide the photographer with a list to avoid disappointment. Make sure that they sign a contract or an agreement that you are both happy with, which will provide protection for you (and them).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jerryfergusonphotography.com/images/arizona-wedding-photographer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wedding Photographer" border="0" height="266" src="http://jerryfergusonphotography.com/images/arizona-wedding-photographer.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>It's an important decision on who to select to record your special day with images that can last your lifetime and beyond so take all of these points on board to help find and choose a photographer to capture your magical moments, or consider booking a wedding planner who has access to tried and trusted suppliers of all kinds. <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Advice-on-Choosing-a-Wedding-Photographer&id=6335673">Celeste_Thompson</a></div>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-4305531150050705662011-05-07T09:14:00.001-07:002011-07-26T21:57:45.980-07:00The Royal Wedding - late!I totally spaced on my post about the <b>Royal wedding</b>! It's pretty obvious that I wasn't super into the hype surrounding it, but when I saw that gown I fell in love with Kate Middleton. She's gorgeous, poised, and confident. Love or not, I fast forwarded through 95% of the event, pausing only to watch their vows, marvel at William's enormous bald "spot", and watch them ride stiffly in a carriage. Because I paid so little attention, I thought the reception would be televised as well, so I was really disappointed when I didn't get to see their cake until the next day.<br /><br />You've seen these, but here they are again.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjmpTFcbomvyNMmVPO4XmAcji-2hlPQwM61gNBmKp4zll6Y9Nbh-CZDZuYpK30H3yM-i7trJhxhYOYly10uejzCHP6wwnO9xfHyei0sIRfkMO9S1dK2-0HlUyZz_WjlSa87IXN_WL7-_N/s1600/middleton-wedding-01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602214021615822818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjmpTFcbomvyNMmVPO4XmAcji-2hlPQwM61gNBmKp4zll6Y9Nbh-CZDZuYpK30H3yM-i7trJhxhYOYly10uejzCHP6wwnO9xfHyei0sIRfkMO9S1dK2-0HlUyZz_WjlSa87IXN_WL7-_N/s400/middleton-wedding-01.jpg" style="height: 291px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />This dress was so gorgeous. I literally gasped because I was so shocked that it wasn't ugly. The gown is timeless and traditional - we'll still be looking at pictures of her in 50 years and saying how beautiful she was. I think we can say good bye to the strapless wedding gown trend of the last decade or so. Strapless gown brides (myself included) prepare to look dated! If I was planning my wedding, I would now want lace sleeves. While I hate veils, I loved this veil. It wasn't bunched up at the top or fussy - she was just draped in silk. And putting her sister in white? Classy, IMO. And why am I detecting more love from her for her sister than I do in any of her interactions with William?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeNc9ffBkkZsllLWOyw-IgsaYWER1j0ewrpXsgk42y030ItowJgxRLTqCIxz5H5Dy5buw7tJfpAsmiOC5DfirQNmBhCIcb2mGhaNWBF1t-TLp9T1-htBk_3XD9bTRKSDZD6RzltvzyCi9/s1600/middleton-wedding-02.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602214021069415778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeNc9ffBkkZsllLWOyw-IgsaYWER1j0ewrpXsgk42y030ItowJgxRLTqCIxz5H5Dy5buw7tJfpAsmiOC5DfirQNmBhCIcb2mGhaNWBF1t-TLp9T1-htBk_3XD9bTRKSDZD6RzltvzyCi9/s400/middleton-wedding-02.jpg" style="height: 291px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />On top of looking good, she's seemed quietly confident. I'm sure she was OMFGing inside, but she did a good job of hiding it. THAT EMBROIDERY! Love. And did you notice her brief-yet-beautiful bouquet? It's a far cry from Princess Diana (or Posh Spice's) nightmare of a trailing bouquet.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbarfudPMgSaUPYXg3VCpcjd6ETsgeAYOXQFYhYE5I1V2nVku-2iY9iWXnPlJFYEnK7ULGKmDscBtrS0A0q50bnLAZm0jBz5Er4NEwxVIVVX_kxHTE8FkXHfvWPkU9XtpFM09hhz8Megr/s1600/middleton-wedding-03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602214009066430034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbarfudPMgSaUPYXg3VCpcjd6ETsgeAYOXQFYhYE5I1V2nVku-2iY9iWXnPlJFYEnK7ULGKmDscBtrS0A0q50bnLAZm0jBz5Er4NEwxVIVVX_kxHTE8FkXHfvWPkU9XtpFM09hhz8Megr/s400/middleton-wedding-03.jpg" style="height: 373px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />Another picture. They look as happy as reserved English people can look.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghoKrJZ74C4oBP6a7TYI4ZSpokZHSqcr_sNb9mKE_vauYzE3wE40bCbp535atIUBkeJrpW5seg__cAFAS3NvNbBEU83ibCOkfeP7AXEZKa5OgBKRX47U1NMemI7QtkXd87sxbhhGD2ISkh/s1600/middleton-wedding-04.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602214001070373794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghoKrJZ74C4oBP6a7TYI4ZSpokZHSqcr_sNb9mKE_vauYzE3wE40bCbp535atIUBkeJrpW5seg__cAFAS3NvNbBEU83ibCOkfeP7AXEZKa5OgBKRX47U1NMemI7QtkXd87sxbhhGD2ISkh/s400/middleton-wedding-04.bmp" style="height: 400px; width: 322px;" /></a><br />Here's what I care about -the <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/04/royal-wedding-cake-fruitcake-prince-william-kate-middleton.html">royal wedding cake</a>. "Garland on the cake matched architectural garland in the room, and each of the many varieties of flowers decorating the cake carried a specific meaning. The wedding cake was made up of 17 individual fruitcakes, with 12 forming the base. The cake was then decorated with cream and white icing using the Joseph Lambeth technique." FRUITCAKE? That's just wrong. It is very pretty, but NO FRUITCAKE.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOM1YxsVcPBYY4RkcvgNOaErCMu00zx3voQGbF2xOKC8mbhJwzMGmxk5T2K9aMcd00nyp0gpJI4KQNsll0DsaqKnKeHSTUeQNJL67tLkDDwDiDc5lb49nQX6TnxIHndBRI3tPn3sX9xQ2/s1600/middleton-wedding-05.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602213992926303762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOM1YxsVcPBYY4RkcvgNOaErCMu00zx3voQGbF2xOKC8mbhJwzMGmxk5T2K9aMcd00nyp0gpJI4KQNsll0DsaqKnKeHSTUeQNJL67tLkDDwDiDc5lb49nQX6TnxIHndBRI3tPn3sX9xQ2/s400/middleton-wedding-05.png" style="height: 288px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />And here's the <a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/royal-wedding-girl">meme heard round the world</a>. HAHAHA, poor kid.<br /><br />It was fun for a minute, but now it's gone...until Harry gets married. I think it would be awesome if he ran off to Vegas and eloped. He seems like the type that might.<br /><br />-KB<br /><br />Pic source <a href="http://celebrities.gearlive.com/vip/article/q108-photos-official-royal-wedding-pictures/">1</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/29/sarah-burton-kate-middleton-wedding-dress_n_855299.html">2</a>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762900078205291780.post-65196518665599669252011-05-07T09:14:00.000-07:002011-07-19T17:25:23.769-07:00The Royal Wedding - late!I totally spaced on my post about the Royal wedding! It's pretty obvious that I wasn't super into the hype surrounding it, but when I saw that gown I fell in love with Kate Middleton. She's gorgeous, poised, and confident. Love or not, I fast forwarded through 95% of the event, pausing only to watch their vows, marvel at <b>William</b>'s enormous bald "spot", and watch them ride stiffly in a carriage. Because I paid so little attention, I thought the reception would be televised as well, so I was really disappointed when I didn't get to see their cake until the next day.<br />
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You've seen these, but here they are again.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjmpTFcbomvyNMmVPO4XmAcji-2hlPQwM61gNBmKp4zll6Y9Nbh-CZDZuYpK30H3yM-i7trJhxhYOYly10uejzCHP6wwnO9xfHyei0sIRfkMO9S1dK2-0HlUyZz_WjlSa87IXN_WL7-_N/s1600/middleton-wedding-01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602214021615822818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjmpTFcbomvyNMmVPO4XmAcji-2hlPQwM61gNBmKp4zll6Y9Nbh-CZDZuYpK30H3yM-i7trJhxhYOYly10uejzCHP6wwnO9xfHyei0sIRfkMO9S1dK2-0HlUyZz_WjlSa87IXN_WL7-_N/s400/middleton-wedding-01.jpg" style="height: 291px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
This dress was so gorgeous. I literally gasped because I was so shocked that it wasn't ugly. The gown is timeless and traditional - we'll still be looking at pictures of her in 50 years and saying how beautiful she was. I think we can say good bye to the strapless wedding gown trend of the last decade or so. Strapless gown brides (myself included) prepare to look dated! If I was planning my wedding, I would now want lace sleeves. While I hate veils, I loved this veil. It wasn't bunched up at the top or fussy - she was just draped in silk. And putting her sister in white? Classy, IMO. And why am I detecting more love from her for her sister than I do in any of her interactions with William?<br />
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On top of looking good, she's seemed quietly confident. I'm sure she was OMFGing inside, but she did a good job of hiding it. THAT EMBROIDERY! Love. And did you notice her brief-yet-beautiful bouquet? It's a far cry from Princess Diana (or Posh Spice's) nightmare of a trailing bouquet.<br />
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Another picture. They look as happy as reserved English people can look.<br />
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Here's what I care about -the <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/04/royal-wedding-cake-fruitcake-prince-william-kate-middleton.html">royal wedding cake</a>. "Garland on the cake matched architectural garland in the room, and each of the many varieties of flowers decorating the cake carried a specific meaning. The wedding cake was made up of 17 individual fruitcakes, with 12 forming the base. The cake was then decorated with cream and white icing using the Joseph Lambeth technique." FRUITCAKE? That's just wrong. It is very pretty, but NO FRUITCAKE.<br />
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And here's the <a href="http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/royal-wedding-girl">meme heard round the world</a>. HAHAHA, poor kid.<br />
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It was fun for a minute, but now it's gone...until Harry gets married. I think it would be awesome if he ran off to Vegas and eloped. He seems like the type that might.<br />
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-KB<br />
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Pic source <a href="http://celebrities.gearlive.com/vip/article/q108-photos-official-royal-wedding-pictures/">1</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/29/sarah-burton-kate-middleton-wedding-dress_n_855299.html">2</a>Subanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311554761540692323noreply@blogger.com