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Wedding cake

When you go to order your wedding cake, the first thing that you need to consider is to decide on the number of guests. Then you set the budget that you would want to spend on the cake.

Once you have decided how much you want to spend for the cake, you can decide on the size of the cake. You can decide the tiers that you would want to have and the flavor. There are various flavor options. You can decide to decorate the cake with marzipan or cream frosting. You can also add real flowers and ribbons. Most bakers will customize the cake for you. So let your imagination run. It is a good idea to ask your friends and relatives for referrals. You may have visited a wedding where you liked the cake. You can easily call up the bride and ask for the contacts of the baker. Once you zero in on the baker, ask him to prove samples and pictures for the cake. It takes time to bake the cake. Do you need to order it well before hand if you do not wish to have a rushed job.

Posted on January 19, 2009

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Importance of wedding insurance

Wedding insurance is a popular product in Britain. It has only been a decade that it has been available in US. It is not mandatory to get a wedding insurance done for everyone.

But it does take the stress out from you if it is done. A wedding insurance is usually offered in pre-set package. Couples can also decide to customize the package. Wedding insurance covers the cost of any mishap that can occur. No matter how meticulous you are at planning, there can be contingencies. The insurance covers up for this uncertainty. If you have made up your mind to get a wedding insurance, then you need to purchase it as soon as you start making other arrangements for your wedding. Wedding insurance will cover only a small period of time. It gives you peace of mind at an affordable rate. It is always good to expect the worst. Thus, getting an insurance done is a good idea. The insurance covers a range of disasters like it protects your deposits, your attire, your photos and do on. Though getting insurance may spoil your romantic mood for a while, it is always suggested that you get one for all practical

Posted on January 15, 2009

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Marriage license

A marriage license is a formal document that you need to have in order to get married. Different states in America have different sets of conditions regarding the license.

However, the basic criteria remain the same. The person authorized to perform the ceremony must have a copy of the marriage certificate by law. The legal age for marrying in the UK is just 16. Scottish law does not need any parental consent unlike the laws in England and Wales. However, the laws in US are stricter. When citizens apply for a marriage license, then it is publicized in the paper. This way, they can verify if all the information provided are correct. The marriage license records are stored with the government for life. This helps in tracking down any particular individual if necessary. With the advent of the internet, you can even find out find your marriage license online. Thus, if you want your marriage to be legally registered, then you will need to have a valid marriage license.

Posted on December 18, 2008

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Having a professional wedding video

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. So it needs to be captured in a video to preserve it for life.

When you become old, you can sit with your grandchildren and enjoy an evening seeing the video and remembering the good times. You will need to hire someone professional to capture all those precious moments. If he is a professional, then you will not need to mention the intricate details he needs to capture. He will already know what to do. A pro would know all the tricks of the trade that is required to make the video look sleek and attractive. He will know how to make it look elegant and creative. You can also ask one of your relatives to shoot a video for you but then you cannot expect it to be as good as the professional version. So it is suggested that you spend some money on someone professional rather than have it done by an amateur. After all, it is to be cherished for life.

Posted on November 30, 2008

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Tips for stress free wedding

There are certain things that you must keep in mind while sending your wedding invitation.

First and foremost is that you need to send out your wedding invitation with proper time in hand. If you send out your wedding invitation too late, then there may be guests who would not be able to make it to the wedding no matter how much they love it. Also ensure that the address is updated. Stick to near and dear ones. There is no need to invite everyone you have met in your life. Make sure you have a list of to do things chalked out. This way, there will be less chances of you forgetting what to do and what not to do. Draw up a budget and stick to it. Try and get the menu and venue details organized before hand. Any last minute rush is bound to create stress. It would be nice if you can try out your dress, makeup and hair at least once before the D day. This way, you will know what to expect.

Posted on November 18, 2008

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Your wedding favors

Your wedding day is one of your happiest days in your life. You would want to share your happiness with your guests who would grace your occasion. One way to show your happiness is by giving wedding favors to your guests. There are various things that you can give away as wedding favors. You will get various things at a variety of prices. One very common wedding favor is coolies. You can buy cookies and decorate it as you want depending on your budget. You can also bake the cookies by yourself if you want to add a personal touch to them. Pewter is a good choice but it is more expensive. Another nice choice is plants. Your guests can plant it in their garden and always remember your wedding when they see it. You can place the plant in nice porcelain pots if you wish to. Yet another idea is to give away soaps and accented candles to the guests. They are easy to get and are quite cheap. Sharing your happiness and showing your gratitude to your guests for coming to your wedding is the basic core of wedding favors. No matter how small it is, it is the thought that matters.

Posted on November 08, 2008

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Your wedding smile

Once your wedding is over, the memories will be captured in photographs and videos. So it is extremely important that you and your partner smile through the entire event.

You would surely not want to show grumpy wedding snaps to your grand children. Here are a few tips to improve your smile on your special day. •    Get an electronic toothbrush for yourself. It need not be the expensive ones. Electronic ones clean much better than manual handheld ones.
•    Use a good whitening mouthwash to kill any germs and have a clean and healthy fresh breath.
•    For dry lips, use a conditioning balm that will help you soften your lips.
•    You a lipstick that matches with your outfit. The stay on variety is the best for the day. The lipstick needs to match your skin tone. A lipstick with a mauve base makes your teeth look really white.
•    Define your lips with a lip pencil before putting on the lip color. They make your lips look tidy and stylish. The liner should match with your lipstick color and it should be one shade darker. With these smart tips, you are ready for the dazzling your guests with your million dolla smile.

Posted on October 18, 2008

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How to properly prepare for a wedding

A wedding needs to be perfect. It usually happens only once in a lifetime, and everything needs to be in its proper place, or else a wedding can be ruined.

In order for a wedding to go off smoothly, proper planning needs to be done. Whilst planning a wedding, one of the first and most important factors to come into play is the budget. Although it is hard to stick to a certain budget, it is important not to exceed it by too much either. This budget needs to be broken up into several segments such as catering, transportation, entertainment and accommodation to name a few. After the budget is broken up, a lot of choices have to be made like where the wedding venue will be, what band to hire for the wedding, which caterers will supply what kind of food, how the wedding cake will be and so on. The list can go on and on. All this can be taken care of with proper and diligent delegation of duties. Once people have been assigned duties, it is important for a responsible person to oversee the entire process of the wedding. This way, one can make sure that everything goes off smoothly and as planned.

Posted on October 16, 2008

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Weddings and how to delegate duties

A wedding is the time for joy and celebration! Everyone looks forward to a wedding, as it can be a lot of fun! Most people also love to lend a helping hand, and this is one offer nobody should refuse.

Taking all the responsibility one’s shoulders is definitely not a good idea, as this is something that will wear a person down. Delegating duties at the time of a wedding is an important task. It takes a lot of responsibility off the shoulders of the person organising the wedding. If one has the resources and budget it would be a good idea to hire a professional wedding planner. But a wedding can be an expensive affair as it is, and everyone cannot afford to hire a professional wedding planner. This is when one should take help from close friends and family, who will no doubt, be more than willing to lend a helping hand. Any successful wedding has to be planned properly, and responsibilities can be divided into various segments from food and beverage to transportation, accommodation to invitations. There are many more segments, and it will help if each of these is allotted to a responsible person. This way, things will go smoothly, and everyone can enjoy a peaceful and wonderful wedding!

Posted on October 14, 2008

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How to prepare for a hassle free wedding

Weddings are a time for celebration, but that does no mean that they are completely stress free. One has to take care of several things, and if even one of those things goes wrong, it could lead to a complete catastrophe.

In order to have a wedding run properly and smoothly, one has to be extremely organised and diligent. Lists have to be made and executed to the finest detail. It is a great idea to delegate duties to others, as taking everything is one’s hand is not really possible and could lead to a lot of strain on both the body and mind. It is also extremely important to try and maintain some sort of budget. Although this budget will invariably be exceeded, one has to try not going overboard, as a wedding can be quite strenuous on the wallet. Even the budget needs to broken up and allocated accordingly. People also need to be paid in time, or else things may get delayed and block up the whole process. All in all, if a wedding is planned properly, everything will definitely run smoothly, and everyone can enjoy this joyous event without worries or troubles.

Posted on October 12, 2008

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Your wedding program

A regular wedding has hundreds of things that need to be managed. If every thing is not done at the proper time and place, then it might cause problem later.

You have to take care of the invitations, the cake, the dress, the guests, the menu, the venue – the list is simply endless. But even if one thing is missed, your entire program can go haywire. So it is best to have the plan written down in a structured form. You can surf the net for a comprehensive wedding program. They list all things that need to be done for a normal wedding. This way, you chances of missing out are far less. Once you have a predefined structure, you will find it very easy to plan ahead. You can customize the wedding program to suit your needs. It is important that you assign some timelines to your program so that you know that you tie up all loose ends in advance. This will help keep your peace of mind. A well designed wedding program wil go a long way in helping you stay in track with your wedding tasks. It makes things far more manageable.

Posted on October 10, 2008

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Don’t get broke after your wedding

Weddings can be very expensive. So if you do not want to be broke after your wedding, then you will need to plan ahead and prepare a budget. Wedding venues are quite expensive.

Even if you choose the church as your venue, you will have to shell out quite a sum for the entire day. Private venues will ask for a deposit. It will be best if you can get married in your backyard or maybe on the beach. This way, you can save a lot of money on venue cost. For floral arrangements, you can choose seasonal flowers so that they do not charge you a bomb. Wedding photographers charge a lot of money. But you cannot do away with wedding photographs. It is best to request a relative or a friend to help you click photographs. You can also divide the task among more than one people. Now let’s come to your wedding gown. You can get very good wedding gowns at extremely reasonable prices at factory outlets. You can also try shopping online. You can have a simple menu for the guests but do not compromise on the quality of the food. That will not be taken in too well by the guests.

Posted on October 02, 2008

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