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The Pre-Nuptial Agreement

No matter how rude it may seem, prenuptial agreements are as important as the wedding itself. Prenuptial agreements are good financial planning tools. The agreement is actually binding contract between the couple about to be married.

They decide on what their legal relationship will be if there is a divorce. This kind of an agreement prevents the couple from getting into expensive legal battles if there is a divorce later. A prenup helps couple decide before hand, how their property will be defined after wedding. You need to hire two lawyers one for both of you. It is better that you do not share a lawyer. The prenup agreement is usually made by people who have children from previous marriages. This way, the partner can ensure that if he or she dies, then the children are not deprived from the property. You must not force your partner to get into a prenup agreement. It must be done on good faith. It needs to be a joint decision. It is better if the legal formalities are completed some days before the wedding. You would not want to spoil your excitement by getting into legalities close to your special day. The agreement need to be signed in front of a notary public.

Posted on September 24, 2008

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Getting the Best Wedding Veil

You might want to buy your veil from a bridal shop. Or you may want to use the one your mother or even grandmother may have used. The other option is that you might even think of making it with your own hands.

This will be more personalized as you will get exactly what you want. You will get your supplies from the local craft shop. You can also talk to your florist for ideas. A cluster of flowers or a wreath will look very trendy. If you want to buy the veil, then you must make sure that it is color coordinated with your dress. You will get veils in a variety of length. It is up to you how long you want your veil to be. If you have a simple gown, then you can opt for an ornate veil. But both ornate or vice versa does not look too good. The moment you receive your veil, you will need to hang it up. This way, most of the wrinkles will come out. The rest of the wrinkles can be taken care of with the help of a steaming iron. You can also ask your drycleaner to dry-clean it to take out the wrinkles.

Posted on September 22, 2008

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Planning your Wedding Speech

Public speaking can make you nervous any time. So if you have been asked to be the maid of honor or best man, then do not run. This is nothing earth shattering. You will just need to relax and then speak about your best friend who is the groom or the bride.

You will just need to start and the flow will come on it own. If you speak from the heart, then holding on to the audience will not be too difficult. Just take some time to figure out what you want to speak. You would need to keep in mind about how much you want to reveal in front of a packed audience. You might even want to check with the groom or the bride to make sure that you do not annoy them. Before you actually speak, you need to sit down and write the speech so that you are sure that you have included all the points. You must also practice it in front of people more than once if you want to be doubly sure that you do not stutter on the D day. Keep the speech short and make sure that you put in some emotions.

Posted on September 20, 2008

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Wedding Gown Suggestions

You must be very excited about shopping for your wedding gown. But before going on a spree, you might just want to check with your mother or aunt, if they have their old wedding gowns preserved. It is a different feeling altogether to wear your family heirloom.

Do not bother about any kind of discoloration as technology has come up with a variety of techniques to restore your old stuff. If you ultimately decide to buy the gown, then it is advisable that you take the help of a professional salesperson. He will be able to guide you on which clothes will actually suit your body. You must start shopping for your wedding gown at least three months ago. You need to exhaust all the choices you have. Do a thorough research on what kind of wedding gown you want and from where. You will be spoilt for options. So try and check out as many shops and as many designs as possible before taking the final decision. Your shoes and other accessories need to be coordinated with your gown. The more pleats and seams your gown has, the easier for you to correct the fir without having to invest too much on alterations.

Posted on September 18, 2008

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Creating the wedding ambience

Flowers make your wedding look bright and cheerful. It totally changes the ambience. But that does not necessarily mean that you blow up all your money on the decorations. You should choose flowers that are in season. If you choose any flower that is out of season, then it will definitely cost you much more.

Choose simple but elegant decorations. You can get discount on bulk purchases. Also you must compare the retailers before choosing any one. If you are good at craft then you ca also make your wedding centerpiece on your own. It will be a lot cheaper and you will get something totally of your choice. Use of scented candles can lift your spirits to a great extent. You can have pretty aromatherapy candles to cheer up your guests. Make sure that the decorations are color coordinated. If you have a theme, then you need to make sure that the theme reflects everywhere. Choose a suitable music for all occasions. You can opt for a band or you can ask your friends or family to sing for you. Above all, remain cheerful. That is what sets the ambience in the real sense.

Posted on September 16, 2008

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Planning your wedding well

A wedding is the most special occasion of your life. The most important part of a wedding lies in its planning. Here are some tips to plan a wedding.

•    When you are ordering your wedding cake, it makes sense to order various layers of different flavors. It makes the cake look interesting and at the same time it saves money.
•    Fix your hair and makeup specialists before hand. Have your facial done a week before the D day, if you are afraid that you might have rashes. If you need accessories for your hair, it is more practical to buy them yourself instead of leaving it to the stylist. It is better to try out the make up and hairstyle before hand so that you are not in for any kind of surprises.
•    Choose your caterer carefully. While selecting the menu, keep in mind guests of all age and genre. You cannot have only veg food and vice versa. Decide on what drinks you want to serve.
•    Choose a photographer who will give you your negatives. That way, you can get as many copies as you want. Make a checklist of all the items that need to be taken care of. This way, there will be no last minute rush.

Posted on September 14, 2008

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Money saving tips at your wedding

A wedding involves a huge amount of expenditure. Here are some tips that will help you save some money.

•    If you decide to get married in the off season months of January, February, March and November, then you will be able to save a lot of money.
•    If you want to wear a designer dress but your budget does not allow it, then you can think about renting. You can also opt out of having a detailed dress to save money.
•    You can buy your white shoes in summer when they are on the shelf. Later on, you will have to buy them from bridal shops where they will cost a bombshell.
•    You can choose silk flowers as fresh flowers can be expensive. Also you can preserve silk flowers as compared to fresh flowers.
•    You can check the dollar store for small items like candles and candle stands, vases and others.
•    To make your invitations more personalized, you can design them yourselves. It looks good and also saves a lot of money. There are various ways you can plan your wedding in your predefined budget. You will just have to do meticulous planning.

Posted on September 12, 2008

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Making a Engagement announcement

Engagement announcements let people know that you are getting married to the person you love. There are many ways to let people know that you are engaged. You can design your own engagement announcements to add that personal touch.

The web offers a variety of ideas. Or you can also select online printers who will help you choose nice looking engagement announcement. The online store offer a lot of help and advice on how a good engagement announcement should look like. They will guide you on the shape, color and other aesthetics. They will help you personalize your announcement. If you or your fiancé has children from any previous marriage, then it is nice to include their photo. This way, they will feel a part of the celebration. This way, you will bond with them better. Get them involved.

Posted on September 10, 2008

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Wedding Showers are fun events

Wedding showers are fun events. If you are the one throwing the shower, then you have a lot of work to do. The first basic task is to decide when the wedding shower should be held.

It should be on a date that is convenient to the guest of honor. If it is intended to be a surprise party, then you need to ensure that the guest of honor can make it to the party. Then you will need to decide on the venue and the guest list for the shower. Once that is done, you need to decide on the theme of the shower. The invitation of the shower must follow the theme. The invitation needs to have all the relevant information. It must contain who and what the shower is for, the time, the date, the venue, and the phone number of the hostess. If you want the party to be a surprise one, the make sure you mention it on the card so that your guests do not tell her. You can create your own invitations or choose from the existing ones available at the shops. It depends on your time and budget.

Posted on September 08, 2008

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Plan a unique exciting wedding

Every body gets married the traditional way. If you want you guests to remember you for a long time, then you need to get married in a unique exciting manner.

Maybe you can try a harbour cruise as a venue for your wedding reception. You will have good food and entertainment under the moonlit sky. Most wedding packages take care of the catering. You will be given an assortment of menu to choose from. You can choose a theme and color coordinate the decorations throughout. At traditional wedding halls and hotels, you will be sharing the venue with other people. The loud music on the other side, when people are giving their speeches may be disturbing. Since the hotel staff will be stretched, you might find that the service is not too good. A harbour cruise offers you privacy and convenience like nothing else. You need be afraid of the budget too. It is not too expensive. There are variable sizes of boat that are available. You can choose depending on the gathering. Everything will be taken care as a part of the package. You need not worry about the glitches as they are professional people.

Posted on September 06, 2008

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Rehearsal Dinners

The rehearsal dinner should take place sometime after the wedding rehearsal. It is a great time for the entire family and friends to come together. The rehearsal dinner is usually hosted by the parents of the groom.

The host needs to be actively involved in planning the dinner. The guest list must include all the near and dear ones of the couple. You will need to decide the date, time and venue. You must send out the invitations and ask for a reply. This way, you will have a rough idea about the number of guests. Once you have an estimate of the number of people coming, you will be able plan your budget better. For the catering, you need to include a wide variety of tastes. You must include a proper mix of foods. You can also decide to serve give the gifts to the wedding party. You can raise a toast to everyone and thank them for being there with you. The atmosphere needs to be relaxing and fun filled. Make sure it is not too formal event. This is an event that is held to relax every one at the party. Make sure no one is missed in the invitation list.

Posted on September 02, 2008

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Wedding Memories

Wedding is considered to be one of the most special events of any one’s life. It is something to be cherished and treasured. Not all of us have the luxury of hiring a wedding planner. We are the ones who are doing all the planning and arrangements.

We have to keep every intricate details in mind – starting form the invitations to the venue to the menu to the dress and makeup. On the special day too you are too busy to get everything organized. You are also very nervous and want everything to happen glitch free. And as a result, you do not remember anything good about the day. The entire day is filled with tension. This is where you need to have a wedding guestbook to capture special thoughts. You can later glance through it and know who all attended the wedding and what they felt about the entire thing. You can document their feelings and blessings. These little things will give you pleasure even after years later. You will feel good about the positive comments that will be written. You will actually feel satisfied that all your hard work has paid off.

Posted on August 30, 2008

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